Collingwood public meetings in 2024

Special Council

The Special Council meeting will focus on procedural items and a closed session to discuss labour relations and the performance of the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Adoption of the Special Council Agenda
• In-Camera session for labour relations and CAO performance
• Public comments on Indigenous land acknowledgments

The special council meeting on December 20, 2024, was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda, then moved into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (including municipal employees) and labour relations or employee negotiations. After rising from the closed session, the meeting adjourned without any public decisions or votes on substantive matters.

• Adopted the special council agenda (RES-211-2024, carried)
• Proceeded into closed session for personal matters and labour relations (RES-212-2024, carried)
• Rose from closed session and returned to open session (RES-213-2024, carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:48 a.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider Consent Number D10924 for 13 and 15 Silver Creek Drive. The consent seeks additional lot area and frontage at 15 Silver Creek Drive to accommodate a second entrance. The Committee recommends a provisional grant, requiring a reference plan and payment of any extra costs incurred by the town.

• Consent D10924 – 13 and 15 Silver Creek Drive: provisional grant with conditions
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Adoption of the November 28, 2024 Committee of Adjustment minutes
• Confirmation of site inspection and notice by the Secretary‑Treasurer
• Scheduling of the next meeting for January 30, 2025

The Committee of Adjustment granted a provisional consent to sever a parcel from 13 Silver Creek Drive and merge it with 15 Silver Creek Drive, subject to conditions. The consent was approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Consent D10924 provisionally granted for 13 & 15 Silver Creek Drive (unanimous)

Council - Committee of the Whole

The Council‑Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and approve minutes from previous meetings. It will vote on the site‑plan control agreement and zoning amendment by‑laws for the 11589 Highway 26 (Cranberry Marsh) residential project, allocate municipal water and wastewater capacity to the development, and adopt the 2025 Fees and Service Charges by‑law and the Housing‑Enabling Water Systems Fund Agreement. Additional by‑laws will appoint members to several boards and committees.

• By‑law No. 2024‑089 to execute a Site Plan Control Agreement for 11589 Highway 26 (Cranberry Marsh)
• By‑law No. 2024‑090 to amend the zoning by‑law, removing the Holding Ten (H10) zone at 11589 Highway 26
• Allocation of municipal servicing capacity: 22 SDUs of water and 41 SDUs of wastewater to the 11589 Highway 26 West project
• By‑law No. 2024‑093 approving the 2025 Fees and Service Charges
• By‑law No. 2024‑094 authorizing the Housing‑Enabling Water Systems Fund Agreement

Council received the third draft of the 2025 budget and approved several additions, including $130,000 for the Georgian Bay Accelerator, $115,000 for non-union benefits, and $31,500 per year for the Georgian Triangle Humane Society. It defeated a $275,000 pay policy review and a $300,000 contribution to a recreation facility. Council also approved a site plan for Cranberry Marsh Estates, enacted several by-laws, and directed staff to cancel the ACE Cabs contract.

• Approved $130,000 for Georgian Bay Accelerator (carried)
• Approved $115,000 for non-union benefits (carried)
• Approved $31,500/year for 10 years to Georgian Triangle Humane Society (carried)
• Defeated $275,000 for Non-Union Pay Policy Review (defeated)
• Defeated $300,000 for Multi-Use Recreational Facility from reserves (defeated)
• Approved site plan and zoning amendment for 11589 Hwy 26 (Cranberry Marsh) (carried)
• Approved cancellation of ACE Cabs contract with 30 days notice (carried)
• Approved 50% ice rental discount for Collingwood Girls Hockey Association (carried)

Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP Detachment Boards

The joint Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP Detachment Boards will meet on Dec 13, 2024. The meeting will include deputations and public comments on school safety, including preventing targeted violence, updates to the School Resource Officers program, and a review of the school board/police protocol. The boards will also receive the 2023 Annual Report of the Inspectorate General of Policing. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Deputation by Police Inspectorate, Duane Sprague
• Discussion on preventing targeted violence in schools
• Update on School Resource Officers program in Ontario
• Review of updated school board/police protocol
• Receipt of 2023 Annual Report of the Inspectorate General of Policing

The joint Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP Detachment Boards met on December 13, 2024, and adopted the agenda and correspondence list. They deferred two agenda items—School Resource Officers Programs in Ontario Update and Review of the Updated School Board / Police Protocol—to the next meeting. The boards also received a presentation on preventing targeted violence in schools and discussed concerns about bicycles and e-bikes on sidewalks, but took no formal action on those topics.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Deferred School Resource Officers Programs in Ontario Update to next meeting (carried)
• Deferred Review of the Updated School Board / Police Protocol to next meeting (carried)
• Received the Correspondence List as provided (carried)

Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management

The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management will adopt its agenda and minutes, accept the financial statement for the period ending November 30, 2024, and endorse accounts payable vouchers totaling $94,898.10. It will also appoint three representatives to a special council workshop on the draft Downtown Master Plan and discuss the 2025 budget.

• Adopt the financial statement for the period ending November 30, 2024
• Endorse accounts payable vouchers in the amount of $94,898.10
• Appoint Lynda Conway, Tim Cormick, and GM Susan Nicholson as BIA representatives to the special council workshop on the draft Downtown Master Plan
• Discuss the 2025 budget
• Adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting

The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management met on December 12, 2024, and approved routine financial reports, including accepting the November 30 financial statement and endorsing accounts payable vouchers of $94,898.10. The board appointed three representatives to attend a special council workshop on the draft Downtown Master Plan. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted November 14, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Accepted financial statement for period ending Nov 30, 2024 (carried)
• Endorsed accounts payable vouchers of $94,898.10 (carried)
• Received Maintenance Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Received General Manager monthly report (carried)
• Appointed Conway, Cormick, and Nicholson to represent BIA at Dec 12 Special Council Workshop on Downtown Master Plan (carried)

Special Committee of the Whole

The Special Committee of the Whole will consider the Draft Downtown Master Plan prepared by Fotenn Planning & Design and decide whether to refer it to Council for endorsement. Council will also direct staff to create a workplan outlining immediate, short‑term and long‑term actions tied to the Operational Plan. A separate item will set a financial upset limit for the Arts Centre Feasibility Study consultants and Steering Committee.

• Receive Staff Report CAO2024-09 and refer the Downtown Master Plan to Council for endorsement
• Direct staff to prepare a workplan identifying actions for the Downtown Master Plan, to be reviewed annually
• Provide a financial upset limit (amount to be added by Council) for the Arts Centre Feasibility Study consultants and Steering Committee

Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee will adopt minutes from November and review updates on the Cameron Street feasibility study, Harbourview Trail signs, and the Mountain Road rebuild project. The committee will also discuss the 2025 budget and the need for more education on multi-use pathways.

• Adoption of November 14, 2024 minutes
• Review of Cameron Street Feasibility Study
• Mountain Road Rebuild project update
• Discussion on 2025 budget and sidewalk funding
• Discussion on multi-use pathway education

The committee endorsed the Cameron Street Feasibility Study and discussed the Mountain Road rebuild, raising concerns about trail crossing safety. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motions were to adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and receive capital project updates.

• Endorsed Cameron Street Feasibility Study
• Adopted agenda (TRA-032-2024)
• Adopted November 14, 2024 minutes (TRA-033-2024)
• Received capital project updates for Nov/Dec 2024 (TRA-034-2024)

Council

The Town of Collingwood Council will hold an in‑camera session to discuss a land acquisition update, a compensation discussion, and the CAO performance appraisal. The council will then vote on By‑law No. 2024‑092 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. After the closed session, the council will return to open session and adjourn.

• In‑camera discussion of Cranberry Marsh Estates (Item 5.2)
• In‑camera discussion of Land Acquisition Update (Item 5.3)
• In‑camera Compensation Discussion (Item 5.4)
• In‑camera CAO Performance Appraisal (Item 5.5)
• Adoption of Confirmatory By‑law No. 2024‑092 (Item 6)

The December 9, 2024 Council meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive public decisions. Council adopted the agenda, went into a closed session to discuss several confidential items (including Cranberry Marsh Estates, land acquisition, compensation, and CAO performance appraisal), then returned to open session and passed a confirmatory by-law before adjourning.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (RES-175-2024, carried)
• Proceeded into closed session for confidential matters (RES-176-2024, carried)
• Rose from closed session and returned to open session (RES-177-2024, carried)
• Passed confirmatory by-law 2024-092 (RES-178-2024, carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:32 p.m.

Collingwood Heritage Committee

The Collingwood Heritage Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, consider business from the previous meeting, and receive reports from the BIA and ACO. It will recommend approval of a 2024 Heritage Grant for 27 Simcoe Street and propose a housekeeping amendment to the Victoria Annex Designation By-law 2019-083 to correct its legal description. The committee will also receive a list of recent heritage permits and provide updates on recruitment and the Heritage Incentive Program.

• 8.1 – Recommendation to approve the 2024 Heritage Grant Application for 27 Simcoe Street
• 8.2 – Recommendation to amend Victoria Annex Designation By-law 2019-083 to apply only to 368, 370, 372, 374, and 376 Maple Street
• 8.3 – Heritage permits issued since last meeting for 189 Ste. Marie Street, 197/203 Hurontario Street, 52 Hurontario Street, and 66 Pine Street
• 5.1 – Discussion of Central Park Gates
• 7.1 – BIA Report; 7.2 – ACO Report

The Collingwood Heritage Committee expressed interest in restoring the Central Park gate features and lighting, supporting staff efforts to seek quotes and present the plan to Council during Heritage Week 2025. It also recommended approval of a $2,651 heritage grant for 27 Simcoe Street and a by-law amendment to correct the legal description of the Victoria Annex designation. The committee received a list of four heritage permits and discussed various updates, including the Heritage Incentive Program amendments approved by Council.

• Expressed interest in Central Park gate restoration and supported staff seeking quotes (carried)
• Recommended approval of 2024 Heritage Grant for 27 Simcoe Street, max $2,651 (carried)
• Recommended Council amend Victoria Annex Designation By-law 2019-083 to correct legal description (carried)
• Received Heritage Permits list for information (carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved minutes electronically for Council receipt
• Agreed to invite Johanna Griggs to clarify Simcoe County tourism withdrawal
• Concurred to remove Emergency Preparedness from volunteer opportunities

Council - Committee of the Whole

Council will adopt five by‑laws, including the appointment of a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and amendments to delegated authority and heritage property tax by‑laws. The Council will approve Committee of the Whole recommendations covering the Tourism Master Plan and Municipal Accommodation Tax, the Heritage Incentive Program amendments, and the major‑development batch capacity allocation. A motion directs staff to present information on an Automated Speed Enforcement program by Jan 31 2025. Staff reports on the 2025 budget draft, fees and charges by‑law, and the statement of reserves will be received.

• By‑law No. 2024‑084 appointing a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (Smiley)
• By‑law No. 2024‑087 amending the Heritage Property Tax Relief By‑law
• By‑law No. 2024‑089 zoning amendment for 11589 Hwy 26 (Cranberry Marsh)
• Approval of the Tourism Master Plan and Municipal Accommodation Tax (amended)
• Motion to have staff present an Automated Speed Enforcement program by 31 Jan 2025

Council deferred the site plan and zoning by-laws for 11589 Hwy 26 (Cranberry Marsh) pending in-camera legal advice, and approved several 2025 budget items while defeating others. The 2025 Fees and Charges by-law was approved with fees rounded up for certain categories.

• Deferred By-law 2024-089 (site plan) and 2024-090 (zoning) for Cranberry Marsh (carried)
• Approved 2025 budget additions: HR support $25K, HRIS $50K, payroll software $25K, terminal points $390K (reserve-funded), service review $65K (all carried)
• Defeated conversion of part-time to full-time customer service position ($25K)
• Defeated Pay Policy Review ($275K)
• Deferred Benefits Enhancement ($115K) for possible two-year phase-in
• Approved salary reduction of $390K in 2025 budget
• Deferred $130K Parks Recreation Culture Master Plan Refresh and $150K Town Hall Refurbishment
• Approved $75K Arena Sound Systems allocated to Eddie Bush Arena priority

Property Standards Appeal Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee will meet on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 97 Hurontario St., Collingwood. The committee will hold an appeal hearing for case CE20240446 concerning the property at 124 Georgian Manor Drive, Collingwood. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, declarations of pecuniary interest, new business, and adjournment.

• Call to Order (routine procedural item)
• Property Standards Appeal Hearing – case CE20240446, 124 Georgian Manor Drive
• New Business (routine procedural item)

The Property Standards Appeal Committee voted to rescind Property Standards Order CE20240446 for 124 Georgian Manor Drive after hearing from a licensed arborist that the trees, though infected with Emerald Ash Borer, are healthy and not a threat. The property owner agreed to treat the trees starting in spring 2025. The committee also received a briefing on the Integrity Commissioner's report and the Code of Conduct for local boards.

• Rescinded Property Standards Order CE20240446 for 124 Georgian Manor Drive (carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda with an added item on Clerk Services (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:54 p.m. (carried)

Collingwood Public Library Board

The Collingwood Public Library Board will consider and vote on several items, including the approval of the 2025 operating budget. It will also adopt updated library reports, a revised circulation policy, and the proposed 2025 library closure schedule. An in‑camera session will address a facility update that involves confidential information.

• Approve statistical, capital, operating, and leadership reports
• Approve revised circulation policy (OP‑12 Circulation Policy November 2024)
• Approve 2025 library closures schedule
• Approve 2025 operating budget
• In‑camera discussion of facility update (confidential municipal information)

The Collingwood Public Library Board approved the 2025 Operating Budget as presented and authorized the CEO to make changes up to 2% to non-staffing line items if requested by Council. The board also approved the Circulation Policy, which allows patrons without a permanent address to access resources via an access card for up to 5 items. Reports on statistics, finances, and leadership were approved as presented. The board met in camera to discuss a facility update but took no public action on it.

• Approved 2025 Operating Budget and authorized CEO to make changes up to 2% to non-staffing line items (carried)
• Approved Circulation Policy as presented, including access card for patrons without permanent address (carried)
• Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and Leadership Team Reports (carried)
• Adopted October 24, 2024 minutes and forwarded to Council (carried)
• Proceeded in camera to discuss facility update (trade secret/financial info) and rose to open session (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review a minor variance application for a property on Highway 26 West. The proposal seeks to facilitate a residential development of 26 group or cluster dwellings.

• Minor Variance D1310724: Proposed 26 group or cluster dwellings at 11589 Highway 26 West

The Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance D1310724 for 11589 Highway 26 West, allowing reduced setbacks, parking, and landscaped open space for a proposed 26-unit townhouse development. The approval is subject to conditions including limiting the variance to the sketch plan, lapsing if a plan of subdivision is not registered within three years, and the applicant paying additional costs. Public concerns about visitor parking, road width, and tree impacts were raised but the motion carried.

• Approved Minor Variance D1310724 for 11589 Highway 26 West (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as amended, removing item 8.1 and updating item 6.1 (carried)
• Approved the October 3, 2024 minutes electronically
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:59 p.m. (carried)

Council

Council will meet to discuss a councillor's leave of absence and potential temporary appointments. The meeting also includes a closed in-camera session to address personnel, security, and labor matters.

• Discussion on Councillor Leave of Absence and potential temporary appointments
• In-camera discussion on CAO compensation
• In-camera update on security of digital infrastructure
• In-camera review of committee and board applications
• By-law No. 2024-083 to confirm proceedings of meetings held November 20 and November 25, 2024

Council waived notice and appointed Councillor Chris Potts as the interim representative to the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management, filling in for Councillor Brandon Houston during his temporary leave of absence. The meeting also included a closed session covering property security, personal matters, labour relations, and negotiations, and concluded with the adoption of a confirmatory by-law.

• Waived notice to consider interim BIA board appointment (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Potts as interim BIA board representative (carried)
• Proceeded in-camera for security, personal, labour, and negotiation matters (carried)
• Rose from in-camera and returned to open session (carried)
• Enacted By-law 2024-083 confirming proceedings (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the October 17 meeting. It will hear a report on the Centennial Aquatic Centre pool lift and review the town’s multi‑year strategic plan areas of focus, including transportation and public spaces. Members will discuss an accessible taxi service survey and a motion to increase hours of conventional and specialized transit service, as well as budget updates and community‑engagement events.

• Centennial Aquatic Centre Pool Lift report
• Transportation – Accessible Taxi Service Survey & motion to increase transit hours
• Multi‑Year Strategic Plan Areas of Focus (mission, vision, transportation, communication, public spaces)
• International Day of Persons with Disabilities event – Dec 3, 2024
• Budget updates

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and previous minutes, and received updates on the Centennial Aquatic Centre pool lift (operational since August), transit service expansion plans, and website improvements. The committee elected Lana Roman as Chair and Gina Northcott as Vice-Chair by acclamation. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals and elections.

• Adopted meeting agenda (AAC-015-2024) - carried
• Adopted October 17, 2024 minutes (AAC-016-2024) - carried
• Elected Lana Roman as Chair by acclamation
• Elected Gina Northcott as Vice-Chair by acclamation
• Adjourned meeting at 3:38 p.m. - carried

Museum Advisory Committee

The Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee will discuss the Master Plan Vision Development Exercise and upcoming deadlines presented by Chantale Gagnon and Melissa Shaw. It will also accept the Supervisor’s Report and a recommended list of new artifact donations. An election for Chair and Vice‑Chair is scheduled for the February 2025 meeting.

• Master Plan Vision Development Exercise – presentation by Chantale Gagnon
• Master Plan Next Steps and Upcoming Deadlines – presentation by Chantale Gagnon and Melissa Shaw
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice‑Chair (to be held at the February 20, 2025 meeting)
• Acceptance of the Supervisor’s Report as presented
• Acceptance of the Recommended List of New Gifts as presented

The committee adopted a vision statement for the Museum's Master Plan: 'The Collingwood Museum is an experience where history lives and everyone can find their story.' Members also accepted the Supervisor's Report and the recommended list of new gifts. The election of Chair and Vice-Chair was deferred to the February meeting.

• Adopted vision statement for Master Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Supervisor's Report (MUS-021-2024, carried)
• Accepted Recommended List of New Gifts (MUS-022-2024, carried)
• Deferred Chair and Vice-Chair election to February 2025 meeting

Special Council

Council is holding an informal special meeting to gather public input on the Draft 2024 Budget. The session includes a budget overview presentation by CAO Skinner and Treasurer Graham.

• Budget Overview Presentation by CAO Skinner and Treasurer Graham
• Public discussion regarding the Draft 2024 Budget

This was a special council meeting focused on the proposed 2025 budget. Staff presented an overview, including service plans, asset management updates, and changes for draft two. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned.

• Adjourned meeting at 4:44 p.m. (carried)

Council - Committee of the Whole

Council is deciding on the implementation of a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax and a new by-law to regulate short-term accommodations. The body is also reviewing a Tourism Master Plan and administrative changes to the Heritage Incentive Program.

• By-law No. 2024-078 to license and regulate short-term accommodations
• Proposed 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax starting March 1, 2025
• By-law No. 2024-079 for the 2025 Interim Tax Levy
• Proposed amendments to the Heritage Property Tax Relief By-law to remove annual application requirements
• Appointment of Melissa Sue Wonfor as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer via By-law No. 2024-080

Council enacted a new licensing by-law and zoning amendment to regulate short-term accommodations in Collingwood. Additionally, they endorsed a new Tourism Master Plan and approved the implementation of a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax effective March 1, 2025. Council also allocated municipal water and wastewater servicing capacity to eight major development projects.

• Enacted Short-Term Accommodations Licensing By-law (RES-120-2024)
• Passed zoning amendment for short-term accommodations (RES-123-2024)
• Approved 2025 Interim Tax Levy By-law (RES-121-2024)
• Endorsed Tourism Master Plan and 4% accommodation tax (RES-132-2024)
• Approved Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund Policy (RES-133-2024)
• Authorized site plan and zoning for 11589 Highway 26 (RES-136-2024)
• Allocated servicing capacity for eight development projects (RES-137-2024)
• Approved Heritage Incentive Program administrative amendments (RES-134-2024)

Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management

The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management will review financial statements and committee reports. The board is considering the approval of several accounts payable vouchers and discussing strategic planning and vehicle policy.

• Endorsement of Accounts Payable Vouchers in the amount of $43,049.80
• Endorsement of Accounts Payable Vouchers for Black Bellows in the amount of $5,763.00
• Presentation by The Leisure Time Club
• Discussion on BIA Strategic Planning next steps
• Discussion on BIA Vehicle Policy

The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved the financial statement for October 31, 2024, and endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $43,049.80, plus an additional $5,763.00 for Black Bellows. The board also received committee reports and discussed strategic planning, a vehicle policy, and event proposals. No major policy decisions were made; most items were routine approvals.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted October 10, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Accepted financial statement for period ending Oct 31, 2024 (carried)
• Endorsed accounts payable vouchers of $43,049.80 (carried)
• Endorsed Black Bellows vouchers of $5,763.00 (carried)
• Received Maintenance Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Received Improvement Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (carried)

Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on trail maintenance, capital projects, and the 2025 budget. The body will also discuss a request to lead a bike tour for the OSUM conference in April.

• Completion of regrading and resurfacing on Eleventh Line, Stynie, and Hospital trails
• Completion of the Hen & Chickens boardwalk platform rebuild
• Cameron Street Feasibility Study update
• Review of the November 2024 Capital Project Update Report
• Planning application review for Linksview Development

The Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee deferred its Chair and Vice-Chair election to the January 2025 meeting, with Chair Knowles and Vice-Chair Macas continuing in their roles until then. The committee also discussed the Cameron Street Feasibility Study, trail counters, and an online GPS map, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Deferred Chair and Vice-Chair election to January 2025 (carried)
• Adopted the November 14, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved October 10, 2024 minutes electronically for Council receipt

Special Council

Council is reviewing the first draft of the 2025 Municipal Budget, including preliminary tax rate calculations and asset management. The meeting includes a workshop to discuss programs, services, and potential budget adjustments.

• 2025 Budget Draft One Workshop (Staff Report T2024-23)
• Funding request from Georgian Bay Business Accelerator
• Capital investment request from Georgian Triangle Humane Society
• Correspondence regarding accessible transit in Collingwood
• By-law No. 2024-077 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Council held a budget workshop and voted to add numerous service requests to the 2025 draft budget, including $350,000 for affordable housing, $80,000 for landfill geotechnical investigation, and $200,000 for a district energy feasibility study. A $375,000 request for MURF and Art Centre next steps was defeated. Several other items were deferred to the next budget meeting, and the budget report was received for information.

• Added $350,000 for Affordable Housing Initiatives to draft budget (carried)
• Added $80,000 for Geotechnical Investigation of Inactive Landfills (carried)
• Added $200,000 for District Energy Feasibility Study (carried)
• Added $84,348 for a pool operator (carried)
• Defeated $375,000 for MURF and Art Centre next steps
• Added $49,105 for a full-time truck driver labourer (carried)
• Added $150,000 for excess fill disposal (carried)
• Added $95,000 for Town Accessibility Coordinator (carried)

Collingwood Heritage Committee

The Collingwood Heritage Committee will meet to review heritage permits, discuss the 2024 Heritage Awards, and review survey results from the Real Deal 2.0 Workshop.

• Review of heritage permits issued since last meeting
• 2024 Heritage Awards presentation
• Real Deal 2.0 Workshop Survey Results
• Central Park Gates discussion
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

The Collingwood Heritage Committee met on November 7, 2024, and made several decisions. It adopted the agenda with an added discussion item on the Performing Arts Centre, received the heritage permits list, and deferred the election of Chair and Vice-Chair until 2025, allowing current Co-Chairs and Vice-Chair to continue. The committee also discussed concerns about the proposed Arts Centre design and business plan, and agreed to invite the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture to a future meeting. No formal votes on substantive projects were taken beyond these procedural and informational items.

• Adopted agenda with added item on Performing Arts Centre discussion (carried)
• Received heritage permits list for 97 Hurontario St and 29 Fourth St E (carried)
• Deferred Chair and Vice-Chair election to 2025, current leaders continue (carried)
• Agreed to invite Director Karen Cubitt to discuss Arts Centre concerns
• Removed Doors Open from volunteer opportunities list

Council - Committee of the Whole

The Council adopted the agenda, declared any pecuniary interests, and approved the minutes from previous meetings. It enacted By‑law No. 2024‑073 to appoint a Treasurer and By‑law No. 2024‑074 to exempt Summitview lands (Blocks 234‑236, RP 51M‑1170) from part‑lot control, creating six semi‑detached lots. A resolution was passed to support the Green Economy Southern Georgian Bay Hub pilot Cohort One with $3,500 and to advance $5,000 for Cohort Two to be discussed in the 2025 budget. Additional items included departmental updates and a motion on modernizing the Municipal Elections Act.

• By‑law 2024‑073: appointment of a Treasurer for the Town of Collingwood
• By‑law 2024‑074: Part Lot Control exemption for Summitview (Blocks 234‑236, RP 51M‑1170) to create six semi‑detached lots
• Resolution: $3,500 funding for Green Economy Southern Georgian Bay Hub pilot Cohort One
• Resolution: $5,000 earmarked for discussion of Cohort Two in the 2025 budget
• Resolution calling for provincial updates to the Municipal Elections Act

Council approved several key items, including directing staff to include funding in the 2025 budget to expand public transit hours to 6 a.m.–11 p.m., and enacting the updated Short-Term Accommodation Licensing By-law to launch Phase 2. They also approved the assumption of the Van Dolder's Industrial Subdivision, delegated additional planning authority to staff, and declared a laneway property surplus for sale. A motion to reconsider the water/wastewater rate study was defeated.

• Approved motion to include 2025 budget funding to expand transit hours to 6 a.m.–11 p.m. (carried)
• Approved updated Short-Term Accommodation Licensing By-law to launch Phase 2 (carried)
• Approved assumption of Van Dolder's Industrial Subdivision roads and services (carried)
• Approved delegation of additional planning authority to staff (carried)
• Declared laneway between 16 and 20 Beech Street surplus and directed sale process (carried)
• Defeated motion to reconsider water/wastewater rate study (defeated)
• Approved $3,500 support for Green Economy SGB Hub pilot Cohort One (carried)
• Approved resolution calling for updates to Municipal Elections Act (carried)

Joint Special Council

The Town of The Blue Mountains and the Town of Collingwood will adopt the meeting agenda, receive a presentation on the Multi‑Use Recreation Feasibility Assessment, and enact a confirmatory by‑law that records the proceedings of this joint special council meeting. The council will also complete standard procedural items such as declarations of pecuniary interest and adjourn the meeting.

• Adopt the Special Joint Council Meeting agenda as presented
• Presentation by Colliers Project Leaders on the Multi‑Use Recreation Feasibility Assessment
• Confirmatory By‑law No. ______ to ratify the proceedings of the October 30, 2024 joint special meeting
• Declarations of pecuniary interest by council members
• Adjournment of the joint special council meeting

Council

The Town of Collingwood Council will adopt the agenda, hold an in‑camera session to discuss union negotiations, confidential items of the 2025 draft budget, a land disposition, and corporate updates, and then vote on Confirmatory By‑Law No. 2024-071 to formalize the meeting proceedings. The in‑camera items are listed as Items 4.2 through 4.5. After the closed session, the council will rise and return to the open session before adjourning.

• In‑camera session on Union Negotiations – Memorandum of Settlements (Item 4.2)
• In‑camera discussion of 2025 Draft Budget – confidential items including potential land acquisitions (Item 4.3)
• In‑camera discussion of Land Disposition (Item 4.4)
• In‑camera corporate updates on litigation, claims, and personnel matters (Item 4.5)
• Adoption of Confirmatory By‑Law No. 2024-071 to confirm the meeting proceedings

Council met and adopted the agenda, then held a lengthy in-camera session covering union negotiations, confidential 2025 draft budget items, land disposition, and corporate updates. After returning to open session, they passed the confirmatory by-law and adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Adopted the October 28, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Proceeded in-camera for confidential items (carried)
• Rose from in-camera and returned to open session (carried)
• Enacted By-law 2024-071 confirming proceedings (carried)
• Adjourned at 5:32 p.m. (carried)

Collingwood Public Library Board

The Collingwood Public Library Board will adopt its agenda and minutes from the September 27 meeting, approve the 2025‑2029 Strategic Plan, and endorse several financial and statistical reports. The board will also review the Collection Development Policy, adopt the 2024 Fees and Charges, and confirm the 2025 meeting schedule. These items constitute the primary decisions for the October 24 meeting.

• Approve the 2025‑2029 Strategic Plan as presented
• Approve Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and Leadership Team reports
• Review Collection Development Policy
• Adopt 2024 Fees and Charges
• Confirm 2025 Library Board meeting schedule

The Collingwood Public Library Board approved the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, which will be presented to Council in November. The Board also approved the Collection Development Policy with an exception for Section 2.6 (f) pending staff clarification, and approved the proposed 2025 fees and charges with a minimum 2% increase. Reports on statistics, finances, and leadership were accepted as presented.

• Approved 2025-2029 Strategic Plan (carried)
• Approved Collection Development Policy except Section 2.6 (f), staff to clarify wording (carried)
• Approved 2025 fees and charges with minimum 2% increase (carried)
• Approved statistical, capital, operating, and leadership reports (carried)
• Adopted agenda and previous minutes (carried)

Museum Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct a Museum Master Planning session with Regional Development Advisor Chantale Gagnon. The discussion will cover the planning process, timelines, budget, and a review of mission, vision, and values.

• Museum Master Planning session regarding process, timelines, and budget
• Review of 2025 Museum Advisory Committee schedule
• Upcoming programs including Haunted Walking Tours and Remembrance Day exhibits

The Committee worked with a Regional Development Advisor to begin a new strategic planning process. Members discussed museum values and updated the organization's mission statement. Staff provided updates on sold-out October programming and upcoming November events.

• Adopted the October 24, 2024 agenda
• Updated Mission Statement to: 'To be a relevant, engaging, and collaborative resource of Collingwood's heritage and collective memory.'

Council - Committee of the Whole

The Council will vote on a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law (No. 2024-069) for 17 Portland Street in the Pretty River Estates Subdivision, allowing the creation of 84 freehold townhouse lots, 6 freehold semi‑detached lots, and a common‑element condominium for a two‑year period. A zoning by‑law amendment for 120 Mountain Road will also be considered to rezone the property from Industrial Park (M5) to Industrial Park Exception (M5‑XX) for an accessory restaurant and to set site‑specific parking requirements. Additional staff reports include a Part Lot Control extension for Summit View Subdivision, a tree‑destruction permit for 125 Findlay Drive, and the assumption of road and municipal services for Riverside Townhomes Subdivision. Routine items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, consent agenda, and the 2025 meeting calendar will also be addressed.

• By‑law No. 2024-069 Part Lot Control Exemption – 17 Portland Street (84 townhouses, 6 semi‑detached, condo common element, two‑year term)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment – 120 Mountain Road (rezone from M5 to M5‑XX for accessory restaurant, site‑specific parking)
• Staff Report P2024-26 Part Lot Control extension – Summit View Subdivision (6 semi‑detached lots, two‑year term)
• Staff Report P2024-27 Tree Destruction Permit – 125 Findlay Drive (conditions for removal, 12‑month permit)
• Riverside Townhomes Subdivision Assumption – assume road and municipal services, dedicate George Zubek Drive as a highway

Council approved the 2025 water and wastewater rates as recommended by Hemson Consulting, adding a condition to review rates in three years. A proposed amendment to adjust rates to 3.5% for water and 2.5% for sewer was defeated. Council also approved a part lot control exemption for 84 townhouse lots and 6 semi-detached lots at 17 Portland Street, and a tree destruction permit for 125 Findlay Drive with a replacement condition.

• Approved 2025 water and wastewater rates with 3-year review (carried)
• Defeated amendment to set water rate adjustment at 3.5% and sewer at 2.5%
• Approved part lot control exemption for 84 townhouse and 6 semi-detached lots at 17 Portland Street (carried)
• Approved tree destruction permit for 125 Findlay Drive with conditions, including 2:1 tree replacement (carried)
• Approved assumption of Riverside Townhomes Subdivision and dedication of George Zubek Drive (carried)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar with amendment removing 'statutory' from 'statutory holiday' (carried)

Collingwood OPP Detachment Board

The Collingwood OPP Detachment Board will adopt its agenda and minutes, receive the Financial Update and 2024 Billing Statement, and approve the 2025 draft budget estimates for presentation to Council. It will also confirm the regular meeting dates for 2025. Additional items include reports on policing, an annual report to Council, and updates on speed‑limit enforcement and community outreach.

• Approval of the 2025 draft budget estimates
• Receipt of the Financial Update and 2024 Billing Statement
• Confirmation of regular meeting dates for 2025 (Jan 16, Apr 17, Jul 17, Oct 16)
• Annual Report to Council
• Update on enforcement of speed limits

The Collingwood OPP Detachment Board approved its 2025 draft budget estimates, subject to confirming staff allocation, for presentation to Council. The board received the financial update and 2024 billing statement, noting a 38% increase (about $2 million more) in the OPP bill, which is fully tax-funded and represents a 5% increase to the municipal operating budget. The CAO has requested a review of the bill from the Attorney General. The board also approved the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Approved 2025 draft budget estimates, subject to staff allocation confirmation (carried)
• Received financial update and 2024 billing statement (carried)
• Approved 2025 regular meeting dates: Jan 16, Apr 17, Jul 17, Oct 16 (carried)
• Adopted agenda and minutes as presented (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its September 19, 2024 meeting and review the 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda includes reports on barrier complaints, a zoning by-law update session, and updates on accessible transportation and community engagement.

• Adoption of September 19, 2024 minutes
• Review of 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dates
• Zoning By-law Update Committee Feedback Session
• Barrier Complaint Form – Swimming Lessons
• Transportation - Accessible Taxi Survey Communication

The Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee met to discuss zoning updates, barrier complaints regarding swimming lessons, accessible transit surveys, and upcoming projects. The Committee officially adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting.

• Adopted the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda for October 17, 2024 (CARRIED)
• Adopted the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 19, 2024 (CARRIED)

Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management

The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management will review financial reports and committee minutes, including the approval of $29,813 in accounts payable vouchers.

• Approval of $29,813 in accounts payable vouchers
• Review of BIA Financial Statement for September 30, 2024
• Reception of Maintenance, Improvement, and Promotion Committee minutes
• Update on Economic Development Activities
• 2025 Board of Management meeting schedule

The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved the financial statement for the period ending September 30, 2024, and endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $29,813.16. The board also approved the 2025 meeting calendar and received reports from committees and the General Manager. Discussions included a request to match funds for the Discover Collingwood App, graffiti concerns, and the Municipal Accommodations Tax.

• Approved financial statement for period ending September 30, 2024 (carried)
• Endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $29,813.16 (carried)
• Approved 2025 BIA Board meeting calendar (carried)
• Received Maintenance Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Received Improvement Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Received General Manager monthly report (carried)

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-10-10 has no agenda items listed. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive items.

The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee approved the 2025/2026 trail map advertising rate card and selected a photo of the Hens and Chickens Trail for the cover. They also recommended a by-law enforcement blitz targeting off-leash dogs on trails, and received updates on the zoning by-law review and Cycling Canada's strategy. No formal votes were taken on these latter items.

• Approved trail map advertising rate card for 2025/2026 (committee concurrence)
• Approved Hens and Chickens Trail photo for new map cover (committee concurrence)
• Recommended by-law enforcement blitz for off-leash dogs on trails (committee recommendation)
• Received October 2024 Capital Project Update Report for information (carried)

Council - Committee of the Whole

The Council will discuss a $1,930,000 request to install a roof over the Outdoor Rink and to apply for provincial and federal funding. It will also consider the Water and Wastewater Rate Study recommendation and approve the 2025 rates. Two zoning by‑law amendments – 35 Elgin and Linksview (780 Tenth Line) – will be reviewed for rezoning and site‑specific provisions.

• Outdoor Rink roof project – $1,930,000 request for 2025 budget and endorsement to apply for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
• Approval of Water and Wastewater Rate Study (T2024‑21) and recommended 2025 rates
• 35 Elgin Zoning By‑Law Amendment – rezone from C1 to C1‑XX, allow accessory garage and an additional residential unit
• Linksview (780 Tenth Line) Zoning By‑Law Amendment – rezone from R3‑40 to R3‑XX, create recreation zone, and amend Environmental Protection zone for stormwater pond
• By‑law 2024‑068 to appoint members to the Museum Advisory Committee

Council supported installing a roof over the Outdoor Rink at $1,930,000 in the 2025 budget, contingent on receiving the CSRIF grant, and endorsed applying for that grant. They also approved a 5.5% water and 3.5% wastewater rate increase for 2025, and directed staff to include funds for an upgraded sound system at Eddie Bush Memorial Arena in the 2025 budget. Two zoning by-law amendments (35 Elgin Street and 780 Tenth Line) were discussed but not voted on.

• Supported $1,930,000 Outdoor Rink roof in 2025 budget, contingent on CSRIF grant (carried)
• Endorsed submission of CSRIF grant application for Outdoor Rink roof (carried)
• Approved 2025 water rate increase of 5.5% and wastewater rate increase of 3.5% (carried)
• Directed staff to include Eddie Bush Arena sound system upgrade in 2025 budget (carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-068 appointing Museum Advisory Committee members (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 23, 2024, as amended (carried)
• Approved Committee of the Whole recommendations from September 23, 2024 (carried)
• Received minutes from four other committees/boards (carried)

Special Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on three minor variance requests for residential modifications and three land consent applications for lot severing and merging.

• Minor Variance D1320924: Driveway widening for an Additional Residential Unit at 234 Campbell Street
• Minor Variance D13201024: Accessory apartment in an existing dwelling at 68 Courtice Crescent
• Minor Variance D13201124: Entrance mudroom addition at 60 Saint Vincent Street
• Consent D10424: Severing and merging land parcels at 510 Hume Street
• Consent D10624: Recreating a residential lot at 774 Hurontario Street, 22 Campbell Street, and 33 Findlay Drive

The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance applications (234 Campbell Street, 68 Courtice Crescent, 60 Saint Vincent Street) and provisionally granted three consent applications (510 Hume Street, 774 Hurontario Street/22 Campbell Street/33 Findlay Drive, and a lot on Golfview Drive) to sever and merge lands. All decisions were carried unanimously. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved minor variance D1320924 at 234 Campbell Street to widen driveway entrance from 6.5m to 9.2m (carried)
• Approved minor variance D13201024 at 68 Courtice Crescent to increase accessory apartment floor area from 40% to 47% (carried)
• Approved minor variance D13201124 at 60 Saint Vincent Street to reduce rear yard setback from 7.5m to 2.0m for mudroom addition (carried)
• Provisionally granted consent D10424 at 510 Hume Street to sever and merge parcels (carried)
• Provisionally granted consent D10624 at 774 Hurontario Street, 22 Campbell Street, 33 Findlay Drive to create one new lot (carried)
• Provisionally granted consent D10724 at roll number 433108000706902 to create one new lot for semi-detached dwelling (carried)

Collingwood Heritage Committee

The Collingwood Heritage Committee will consider a recommendation to approve a heritage permit for reconstructing the front porch at 189 Ste. Marie Street, subject to revised drawings. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and previous minutes, presentations on the new zoning by‑law and the Shipyards public‑realm piazza design, and a report of heritage permits issued since the last meeting.

• Recommendation to approve heritage permit for front porch reconstruction at 189 Ste. Marie Street, with conditions on columns, railing height, colour and brick details
• Adoption of the meeting agenda and adoption of minutes from the September 5, 2024 special Heritage Committee meeting
• Deputation to hear presentation on the New Zoning By‑law by The Planning Partnership
• Deputation to hear presentation on the Shipyards Public Realm Piazza Design by Wendy Martin, Manager of Parks
• Information report listing heritage permits issued since the previous meeting (e.g., PLHERP2024157 at 243 Ste. Marie Street, PLHERP2024281 at 136 Fifth Street, etc.)

The Collingwood Heritage Committee recommended Council approve a $10,000 increase to the 2025 Heritage Grant Program and support using $15,000 in reserve funds for an Emergency Preparedness Protocol for heritage properties. It also recommended approval of a heritage permit for the front porch reconstruction at 189 Ste. Marie Street, subject to conditions. The committee nominated 116 Hurontario Street for a 2024 Heritage Award and deferred recognition for 16 Pine Street until work is complete.

• Recommended $10,000 increase to 2025 Heritage Grant Program (carried)
• Supported $15,000 reserve fund use for Emergency Preparedness Protocol (carried)
• Recommended approval of heritage permit for 189 Ste. Marie Street porch reconstruction (carried)
• Nominated 116 Hurontario Street for 2024 Heritage Award (carried)
• Deferred recognition for 16 Pine Street until work complete
• Received heritage permits list for information (carried)

Special Council

The Special Council meeting agenda for October 1, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with only procedural headings and no concrete agenda entries.

Collingwood Public Library Board

The Collingwood Public Library Board is meeting to review financial and statistical reports and discuss future planning. The board will consider a draft budget for 2025 and a draft strategic plan for 2025-2029.

• Review of Draft 2025 Budget
• Review of Draft 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
• Resignation of Board Member Margaret Adolphe
• Deputation from Colliers regarding Multi-Use Recreation Feasibility Assessment Focus Group
• Approval of Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and Leadership Team reports

The Collingwood Public Library Board accepted the resignation of Member Margaret Adolphe with regret, acknowledging her years of service, and directed the CEO to coordinate filling the vacancy. The board also approved the statistical, capital financial, operating financial, and leadership team reports. A draft 2025-2029 Strategic Plan and 2025 budget were discussed but not adopted, with the plan to be brought forward for adoption at the October meeting.

• Accepted resignation of Member Margaret Adolphe with regret (carried)
• Approved Statistical Report (carried)
• Approved Capital Financial Report (carried)
• Approved Operating Financial Report (carried)
• Approved Leadership Team Report (carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 27, 2024 meeting (carried)

Collingwood Heritage Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

The Collingwood Heritage Committee approved a Heritage Permit for replacing the rear composite siding at 163 Hurontario Street with wood-look vinyl siding, subject to the colour being a Town Approved Heritage Colour. The committee also requested that the Arts Centre Feasibility Study be added to a future agenda with PRC staff participation.

• Approved Heritage Permit for rear siding replacement at 163 Hurontario St (carried)
• Requested CACF added to upcoming agenda with PRC staff participation

Council - Committee of the Whole

The Council-Committee of the Whole will discuss expanding water treatment plant capacity and a zoning amendment for a four-storey apartment building. The meeting also includes updates on the Collingwood Blues contract and a proposed Home Energy Loan Program feasibility study.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 180 Ontario Street to permit a four-storey apartment building with 60 units
• Water Treatment Plant interim capacity Option 1A for an additional 5,000 m3/d targeting May 2026
• Application for Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) grant for a Home Energy Loan Program feasibility study
• Collingwood Blues contract update and request to host World Junior Tournament
• Proposed options for increased education and fines regarding off-leash dogs on trails

Collingwood Council approved a feasibility study for a Home Energy Loan Program and authorized staff to support the Collingwood Blues' bid to host the 2025 World Junior A Hockey Championship. Additionally, Council endorsed an interim capacity expansion for the Water Treatment Plant and approved a heritage tax incentive grant for 40 Simcoe Street. A proposal to allow staff to make exceptions to the parking policy was defeated.

• Approved application for Community Efficiency Financing grant (RES-427-2024)
• Directed staff to support Collingwood Blues' World Junior A bid (RES-429-2024)
• Approved Draft Plan Approval Extension to lapse (RES-432-2024)
• Endorsed Water Treatment Plant interim capacity Option 1A (RES-433-2024)
• Approved heritage tax grant for 40 Simcoe Street (RES-442-2024)
• Directed staff to explore dog leash enforcement and education (RES-435-2024)
• Defeated motion to allow staff parking policy exceptions (RES-436-2024)
• Directed staff to develop Community Benefits Charges Strategy (RES-438-2024)

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for 2024-09-19 contains no specific agenda items. The agenda consists only of generic placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting. Members received updates on the Multi-Use Recreation Facility Assessment (MURFA) and the Shipyards Piazza Park concept design, providing feedback on accessibility features. They also discussed community transit concerns and strategic plan items, and agreed to move future meeting start times to 2:00 p.m.

• Adopted agenda for September 19, 2024 (ACC-011-2024, carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 15, 2024 meeting (ACC-012-2024, carried)
• Agreed to move future meeting start time to 2:00 p.m.

Museum Advisory Committee

The Museum Advisory Committee agenda for September 19, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions; it appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda content.

The committee accepted the supervisor's report on museum programming and performance, and approved a list of new gifts to the museum. It also verbally approved a letter to Probus Club presidents and discussed upcoming events, including the Great Northern Exhibition and Haunted Walk.

• Adopted agenda as presented (MUS-015-2024)
• Adopted July 18, 2024 minutes (MUS-016-2024)
• Accepted Supervisor's Report (MUS-017-2024)
• Approved letter to Probus Club presidents (verbal approval)
• Accepted Recommended List of New Gifts (MUS-018-2024)

Council

This meeting is designated for closed session discussions and training purposes and will not be live-streamed. Council will discuss water treatment plant capacity and negotiation strategies in-camera.

• Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Capacity Options Update (in-camera)
• Council Training (in-camera)
• By-law No. 2024-065 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting held September 16, 2024

Council approved renaming the Sports Hall of Fame Room in the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena to the 'W. J. (Scotty) Carmichael Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame Room' after accepting a petition. The meeting also included an in-camera session on water treatment plant capacity options and council training, but no other substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved renaming Sports Hall of Fame Room to 'W. J. (Scotty) Carmichael Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame Room' (carried)
• Adopted agenda with addition of facility naming item (carried)
• Proceeded in-camera for negotiations and training (carried)
• Rose from in-camera and returned to open session (carried)
• Enacted confirmatory by-law 2024-065 (carried)

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-09-12 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific discussions, decisions, or proposals.

The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee reviewed its 2025 budget input, highlighting trail maintenance, painting, signage, bicycle racks, and road safety as priorities. They also discussed trail counter replacement, with no immediate purchase planned, and agreed to hold off on bike shelter signage pending further engagement. The committee noted completed trail projects and discussed maintenance and safety concerns.

• Adopted September 12, 2024 agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted July 11, 2024 minutes as presented (carried)
• Agreed to hold off on bike shelter signage; staff to explore downtown bike parking sign locations
• Discussed 2025 budget input, prioritizing 11th line upgrades and seeking quotes
• Noted trail counters removed; no new counters in 2025 budget, funding source to be confirmed
• Requested staff install detour signage for Water Plant Trail detour
• Requested staff look into stop sign or trail crossing sign at landfill site exit
• Adjourned at 4:23 p.m. (carried)

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

The agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on 2024-09-12 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder.

The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management received updates and provided feedback on the Multi-Use Recreation Facility Assessment, the Collingwood Art Centre Feasibility Study, and the Shipyards Piazza Park concept design. The board approved the financial statement for the period ending August 31, 2024, and endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $26,269.77. It also received reports from its maintenance, promotion, and general manager committees, and agreed to add an extra Friday night to the 2024 Christmas Market.

• Approved financial statement for period ending August 31, 2024 (BIA-078-2024)
• Endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $26,269.77 (BIA-079-2024)
• Received Maintenance Advisory Committee minutes (BIA-080-2024)
• Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (BIA-081-2024)
• Received General Manager monthly report (BIA-082-2024)
• Agreed to host Christmas Market for an additional Friday night in November

Council - Committee of the Whole

The Town of Collingwood Council is meeting to review an Integrity Commissioner's report regarding a potential appointment revocation or suspension. The body is also discussing zoning amendments for short-term accommodations and a non-core asset management plan.

• Integrity Commissioner report recommending revocation or suspension of an appointment
• Proposed municipally initiated Short-Term Accommodation Zoning By-law Amendment
• 18-month extension request for Draft Plan Approval for the Regional Commercial District
• Request to remove a parking meter and add no-parking signage at 31 Ste Marie Street
• Approval of the 2024 Non-core Asset Management Plan

Council voted to let the draft plan approval for the Regional Commercial District at 20 High Street and 530 Third Street lapse, defeating a staff recommendation for an 18-month extension. Council also approved a municipally initiated zoning by-law amendment for short-term accommodations, to be enacted with the final STA Phase 2 by-law later this fall. The 2024 Non-core Asset Management Plan was approved, and the Integrity Commissioner's recommendation to revoke Nigel O'Neill's appointment from the Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee was carried.

• Approved motion to let Draft Plan Approval for Regional Commercial District lapse (carried)
• Defeated 18-month extension for Draft Plan Approval (defeated)
• Approved Short-Term Accommodation zoning by-law amendment, to be enacted with Phase 2 (carried)
• Approved 2024 Non-core Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Revoked Nigel O'Neill's appointment from Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee (carried)
• Directed staff to remove parking meter and mark no parking on Ste Marie Street (carried)
• Approved supplementary submission to Provincial Standing Committee on water/wastewater services (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 29 and August 1 meetings as amended (carried)

Collingwood Heritage Committee

The agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on 2024-09-05 contains no listed items. The document only shows headings and placeholders without any descriptions, proposals, or decisions. No specific topics, contracts, or hearings are identified.

The Collingwood Heritage Committee received a presentation from Fotenn Planning + Design on the Downtown Visioning Master Plan, including strategic directions and project schedule. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with committee members providing input and asking questions.

• Adopted the September 5, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:51 a.m. (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee agenda for 2024-08-15 contains no listed items or decisions. It only shows placeholders and procedural headings without any specific topics, contracts, or proposals.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received updates on the town website redesign, a broken pool lift at Centennial Aquatic Centre, and accessible transportation concerns. No formal decisions were made; the committee will revisit the pool lift repair/replacement costs at its September meeting.

• Adopted the August 15, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the June 20, 2024 minutes for forwarding to Council (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:27 p.m. (carried)

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management agenda for August 8, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved the financial statement for the period ending July 31, 2024, and endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $54,010.33. The board also received updates on downtown maintenance, including concerns about plant loss in test gardens and a request for the Town to cover replanting costs. Discussions covered the Collingwood Arts Centre, with the board agreeing to seek better involvement in consultations, and the Simcoe County One Community Solutions Pilot Project.

• Adopted the August 8, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the July 11, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Accepted the financial statement for period ending July 31, 2024 (carried)
• Endorsed accounts payable vouchers of $54,010.33 (carried)
• Received the General Manager monthly report (carried)
• Accepted correspondence received since July 11, 2024 (carried)

Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Council met in special session and immediately moved into a closed in-camera meeting to discuss potential funding opportunities and an interim water update. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were adopting the agenda, entering and rising from the closed session, and passing a confirmatory by-law.

• Adopted the special meeting agenda (RES-403-2024, carried)
• Proceeded into closed session for confidential funding and water matters (RES-404-2024, carried)
• Rose from closed session and returned to open session (RES-405-2024, carried)
• Enacted confirmatory by-law 2024-062 (RES-406-2024, carried)

Council

The council agenda for July 29, 2024, contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda.

Council approved a tenancy extension for the Collingwood Blues and enacted by-laws for heritage designation and zoning amendments. The body also directed staff to develop initiatives for community cleanliness and a steering committee for a potential multi-use recreation facility.

• Approved tenancy agreement extension for Collingwood Blues until Sept 30, 2024
• Enacted By-law 2024-059 designating 362 Peel Street as a property of cultural heritage value
• Enacted By-law 2024-061 amending zoning for 58 Saint Paul Street for a three-unit residential building
• Approved amended Community Based Strategic Plan
• Approved Investment Policy Review (T2024-14) and Non-Core Asset Management Plan (T2024-17)
• Directed staff to propose 2025 budget initiatives for cigarette receptacles and no-smoking signage
• Requested Terms of Reference for a Multi-Use Recreation Facility (MURF) Steering Committee
• Acclaimed Councillor Ring as Chair and Councillor Potts as Vice-Chair of the Committee of the Whole

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. One allows increased lot coverage from 10% to 12% for a property at 3015 Concession 10 North Nottawasaga, and the other recognizes Saint Clair Street as the front lot line for 26 Saint Clair Street. Both approvals were subject to conditions. A consent application for 510 Hume Street was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved Minor Variance D1320724 for 3015 Concession 10 North Nottawasaga to increase lot coverage from 10% to 12% (carried)
• Approved Minor Variance D1320824 for 26 Saint Clair Street to recognize Saint Clair Street as front lot line (carried)
• Deferred Consent Number D10424 for 510 Hume Street to a future meeting

Council

The provided agenda text contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate elements. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or items listed for this meeting.

Council enacted a zoning by-law amendment permitting up to four dwelling units per residential or rural lot and reducing parking requirements for additional residential units and apartment buildings. Council also approved a one-year extension for the Linksview draft plan of subdivision, after a motion for a staff referral was defeated. Additionally, Council approved a $40,000 expenditure for an arts centre feasibility study scope reduction, and endorsed the draft Community Based Strategic Plan with amendments.

• Approved By-law 2024-053 permitting up to four dwelling units per residential or rural lot and reducing parking requirements for ARUs and apartment buildings
• Approved one-year extension of Draft Approval for Linksview Plan of Subdivision (D12020324)
• Approved $40,000 from Arts and Culture Legacy Fund for Colliers scope reduction exercise for Arts Centre
• Endorsed Draft Community Based Strategic Plan as amended, forwarded to Council for final consideration July 29
• Approved By-law 2024-052 amending Responsible Pet Ownership By-law for improved dog licensing
• Approved By-law 2024-057 for OPP municipal policing enhancement agreement
• Approved heritage designation of 362 Peel Street under Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for three-unit residential building at 58 Saint Paul Street

Collingwood OPP Detachment Board

The Collingwood OPP Detachment Board meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the agenda.

The Collingwood OPP Detachment Board re-elected Claire Tucker-Reid as Chair and Councillor Jeffery as Vice-Chair for the upcoming year. The board received the Detachment Commander's quarterly policing report and the financial report as presented. It also approved the minutes of the March 22, 2024 special meeting and the correspondence list. The board discussed several operational items, including the annual report to Council being delayed to September and a draft budget for 2025.

• Re-elected Claire Tucker-Reid as Chair (acclaimed)
• Re-elected Councillor Jeffery as Vice-Chair (acclaimed)
• Approved minutes of March 22, 2024 special meeting (carried)
• Received financial report as presented (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's quarterly report as presented (carried)
• Received correspondence list as provided (carried)

Museum Advisory Committee

The Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on July 18, 2024 has no agenda items recorded. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda.

The Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee accepted the Supervisor's Report and the Recommended List of New Gifts. The committee discussed community engagement strategies, including outreach to Probus Clubs and improving the Museum's presence at Live at the Station. They also agreed to invite a Regional Development Advisor to assist with updating the Museum Master Plan in October.

• Accepted Supervisor's Report as presented (carried)
• Accepted Recommended List of New Gifts (carried)
• Agreed to invite Regional Development Advisor to October meeting for Master Plan update

Council

The Collingwood Council meeting on July 15, 2024 does not list any agenda items. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders and no decisions or discussions are specified.

Council met to adopt the meeting agenda and pass a confirmatory by-law for proceedings from July 10 and July 15, 2024. A portion of the meeting was conducted in-camera to discuss land acquisition, facility naming, and legal matters.

• Adopted the July 15, 2024 Council Agenda (Carried)
• Approved proceeding in-camera for land acquisition, facility naming, Oliver Crescent, and OLT matters (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-056 to confirm proceedings of July 10 and July 15, 2024 (Carried)

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

The provided document contains only procedural software boilerplate and empty metadata fields. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are recorded in the text.

The Board recommended that the Downtown Master Plan be finished before spending more funds on a rescoping study for the Collingwood Arts Centre. The Board also approved funding for the 2024 Collingwood 10K and endorsed over $38,000 in accounts payable.

• Approved $38,336.38 in Accounts Payable Vouchers
• Approved funding sponsorship for the 2024 Collingwood 10K provided a BIA package is included for runners
• Recommended Downtown Master Plan be completed prior to further Arts Centre rescoping study investment
• Instructed General Manager to send letter of support for the draft Community-Based Strategic Plan
• Deferred Joint Multi-Use Recreation Feasibility Assessment discussion to next meeting
• Confirmed next meeting for August 8, 2024

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface elements and boilerplate information. No specific topics, reports, or decisions are listed for the Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee.

The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee decided not to pursue a booth at the Farmers' Market. The committee approved hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Event and scheduled its next meeting for September after skipping August.

• Adopted July 11, 2024 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted June 13, 2024 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Decided not to pursue a booth at the Farmers' Market (CARRIED)
• Moved update on promotional video viewership to next meeting (CARRIED)
• Approved hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Event (CARRIED)
• Decided not to meet in August 2024 and resume in September 2024 (CARRIED)

Council

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific council decisions or discussions are documented in this record.

Council held a strategic planning workshop to review the first full draft of the Community Based Strategic Plan. The session included a presentation by Strategy Corp and a facilitated discussion on the plan's vision, mission, values, and pillars. No final approval was made during this meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)

Council

The provided text contains only software interface elements and procedural boilerplate for the Collingwood Council meeting on July 8, 2024. No specific topics, decisions, or proposals are recorded in this document.

Council passed a by-law establishing town-wide development charges and approved a $780,000 Canada Community Building Fund agreement. The board also approved a housing-focused zoning amendment and a collective agreement for wastewater workers. A request to reconsider the Sixth Street reconstruction design was defeated.

• Enacted By-law No. 2024-050 for Town-Wide Development Charges
• Approved $780,000 Canada Community Building Fund agreement (By-law No. 2024-051)
• Approved Wastewater collective agreement with IBEW Local 636 (By-law No. 2024-055)
• Approved housing-focused Zoning By-law Amendment (Report P2024-17)
• Approved $40,000 for Arts Centre feasibility scope reduction exercise
• Approved 3-year draft plan extension for Panorama (D12020224)
• Denied 1-year draft plan extension for Bridgewater (D12020124)
• Referred Linksview draft plan extension (D12020324) to staff for review

Collingwood Heritage Committee

The provided document contains only software interface elements and procedural boilerplate. It does not list any specific topics, decisions, or discussions for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting.

The Collingwood Heritage Committee recommended that Council approve a $20,000 increase to the 2025 Heritage Grant Program budget and provide sufficient funding for a heritage emergency preparedness policy. The Committee also supported staff reviewing updates to Heritage Property Tax Relief and Grant Program by-laws to improve administration. Four heritage permits were received for information purposes, and the Committee decided to discontinue hard-copy Town awards for Heritage Awards in favor of digital recognition.

• Recommended Council approve $20,000 increase to 2025 Heritage Grant Program budget
• Recommended Council provide budget support for heritage emergency preparedness policy
• Received four Heritage Permits for information (sunroom, signs, shed, storm windows)
• Supported staff review to update Heritage Property Tax Relief and Grant Program by-laws
• Decided to stop issuing hard-copy Town awards for Heritage Awards, using digital recognition instead
• Declined to participate in Farmers Market outreach booth for 2024

Collingwood Public Library Board

The provided agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No substantive business items or discussions are documented in the record.

The Board approved the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023, and adopted a new confidentiality and protection of privacy policy. Members also reviewed statistical, financial, and leadership reports and received a briefing on a multi-use recreation feasibility assessment.

• Approved audited financial statements dated December 31, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and Leadership Team reports (CARRIED)
• Approved Policy OP-01 Confidentiality and the Protection of Privacy Policy (CARRIED)
• Adopted June 27, 2024 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted May 23, 2024 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface elements and lacks substantive agenda items. No rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are documented in the text.

The Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee approved minor variances for properties on Katherine Street, Fourth Street East, and Third Street. The committee also deferred a property standards appeal hearing regarding 124 Georgian Manor Drive to July 25, 2024, and noted there will be no meeting in August.

• Adopted the agenda for June 27, 2024
• Adopted the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 23, 2024
• Deferred property standards appeal hearing for Order No. CE20240446 at 124 Georgian Manor Drive to July 25, 2024
• Approved Minor Variance D1320624 for 96 Katherine Street with conditions
• Approved Minor Variance D1310524 for 30 Fourth Street East with conditions
• Approved Minor Variance D1310624 for 185 Third Street with conditions
• Adjourned the Committee of Adjustment meeting at 3:38 p.m.

Council

The provided text contains only procedural software metadata and boilerplate information. There are no specific meeting items, proposals, or decisions recorded in this document.

Collingwood Council endorsed an official Town position on the Province's regional governance review, stating it has no concerns with the existing municipal structure and expects to evolve within the Simcoe County Structure. Council also received a presentation kicking off a joint multi-use recreation facility feasibility assessment with the Town of the Blue Mountains. Council went in-camera on two matters — the Bridgewater Extension Ontario Land Tribunal request and camping, trespass and moving of personal belongings regarding unhoused persons — and afterward the Mayor reported that instruction was provided to staff and solicitor. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Endorsed Town's official position on provincial regional governance review, to be articulated by the Mayor (or designate) (carried)
• Amended position wording to say population 'is forecasted to be' 40,000-50,000 in 25 years (carried)
• Amended position wording to say Town 'may need to pursue' greater autonomy for Town-delivered services (carried)
• Amended position to build collaboration with Simcoe County and South Georgian Bay municipalities in Grey County (carried)
• Defeated amendment to replace 'Provincial Facilitator' with 'Province' (defeated)
• Defeated amendment to replace 'Assistance' with 'continued availability' (defeated)
• Amended final position to reference AMO and FCM advocacy and 'all Orders of Government' (carried)
• Approved confirmatory By-law No. 2024-049 (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are recorded in this record.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted its June 20, 2024 agenda and its March 21 and April 18, 2024 minutes, which will be forwarded to Council for receipt. The Committee carried a motion directing Council to have staff inventory accessible parking spaces in the municipal parking lot next to the Eddie Bush Arena and determine the appropriate number and locations. Members also received updates on accessibility feedback forms, the Summit View subdivision park, staff training, community awareness events, a Human Library event, and a University of Guelph app pilot, and discussed summer meeting dates. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the June 20, 2024 agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted the March 21 and April 18, 2024 minutes and forwarded them to Council for receipt (carried)
• Carried a motion that Council direct staff to inventory accessible parking spaces in the municipal lot adjacent to Eddie Bush Arena and determine the appropriate number and locations
• No summer meeting date set; staff to circulate a survey on July dates, with September 19 as fallback if no summer meeting is held
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m. (carried)

Council

The provided document contains only software interface elements and placeholders. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed in this record.

Collingwood Council held a special meeting and workshop facilitated by Strategy Corp to discuss provincial regional reviews, governance, housing, and infrastructure. Council held an in-camera session regarding municipal negotiations and property security. Ultimately, Council directed staff to prepare a draft Town Position for the upcoming Provincial Regional Review consultation to be considered at the June 24, 2024 special meeting, with public participation and a review of the municipal fiscal framework included.

• Adopted the agenda as amended (RES-305-2024)
• Proceeded in-camera to discuss municipal negotiations, property security, land, and confidential information (RES-306-2024)
• Rose from in-camera session (RES-307-2024)
• Approved an amendment to include public participation at the June 24th Special Meeting (RES-308-2024)
• Approved an amendment to include a review of the fiscal framework in the draft Town Position (RES-309-2024)
• Directed staff to prepare a draft Town Position for the Provincial Regional Review consultation incorporating public participation and fiscal framework review (RES-310-2024)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m.

Museum Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific discussion topics, decisions, or items recorded for this Museum Advisory Committee meeting.

The Museum Advisory Committee accepted the Supervisor's Report and the Collingwood Museum 2023 Annual Report. The committee reviewed updates on upcoming exhibitions, summer programming, and a new brochure for local museums. No new policies or budget changes were approved during this meeting.

• Agenda adopted (MUS-009-2024)
• Supervisor's Report accepted (MUS-010-2024)
• 2023 Annual Report accepted (MUS-011-2024)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

Council

The provided agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting on June 17, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics, motions, or decisions are documented in the record.

Collingwood Council authorized the execution of definitive agreements for the Terminals Point redevelopment project. Additionally, Council approved the 2023 audited financial statements, adopted a new development charges background study, and committed to a three-year agreement for a school resource officer with the Ontario Provincial Police.

• Authorized execution of Terminals Point definitive documents (RES-294-2024)
• Approved 2023 audited financial statements (RES-301-2024)
• Approved 2024 Development Charges Background Study (RES-299-2024)
• Endorsed Shipyards Public Realm Plan as policy guideline (RES-300-2024)
• Approved three-year agreement for OPP School Resource Officer (RES-302-2024)
• Deferred Investment Policy Review (RES-297-2024)

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

The document contains only software interface elements and procedural boilerplate for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management. No specific items, motions, or decisions are present in the record.

The Board accepted the financial statement for the period ending May 31, 2024, and endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $16,574.27. The Board also voted to decline a sponsorship request for the 2024 Collingwood Music Festival.

• Accepted Financial Statement for period ending May 31, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $15,895.13 (Carried)
• Approved Accounts Payable Vouchers for Lynda Conway for $679.14 (Carried)
• Declined funding sponsorship request for the 2024 Collingwood Music Festival (Carried)
• Received Maintenance and Beautification Advisory Committee minutes (Carried)
• Received Improvement Advisory Committee minutes (Carried)
• Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (Carried)
• Received General Manager monthly report (Carried)

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface information. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are documented in this record.

The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and received the June 2024 Capital Project Update Report for information purposes only. The committee discussed ongoing projects including the Bicycle Friendly Community application, trail safety improvements at the Harbour Street and Highway 26 intersection, and future trail plans for Cranberry Marsh. No new funding or major policy changes were approved; several items were tabled for discussion at the next meeting.

• Agenda adopted (unanimous)
• June 2024 Capital Project Update Report received for information (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Bicycle Friendly Community sub-committee established with Stoneman leading application
• Farmers Market feedback sub-committee established for budget consideration in August
• Staff to investigate 'no right on red' signage at Harbour Street/Highway 26
• Future trail map format and distribution to be discussed at next meeting

Collingwood Heritage Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software metadata and boilerplate text. No specific topics, properties, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

The Collingwood Heritage Committee recommended approval of a Heritage Permit for a rear sunroom addition at 30 Fourth Street E, including vinyl windows, subject to a Minor Variance. It also recommended issuing a retroactive permit for aluminum porch railings already installed at 243 Ste. Marie Street, noting the railings are reversible and that it would not have supported them as installed had the work not already been done. The committee received the Heritage Permits List for three properties and discussed, but did not decide, a possible 2025 budget request to increase the grant program budget to $48,000, deferring it to a future meeting.

• Recommended approval of Heritage Permit for rear sunroom addition at 30 Fourth Street E, including vinyl windows (carried)
• Recommended issuance of retroactive permit for aluminum porch railings at 243 Ste. Marie Street, noting railings are reversible (carried)
• Received Heritage Permits List for 207 Hurontario Street, 112 Hurontario Street, and 240 Minnesota Street (carried)
• Adopted the June 6, 2024 agenda as presented (carried)
• Deferred discussion of a 2025 budget request to increase the grant program budget to $48,000 to the next meeting
• Confirmed the committee will not meet in August 2024 unless called by Staff
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:54 a.m. (carried)

Council

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Collingwood Council approved a program to replace trees lost during Sixth Street reconstruction, aiming to plant at least double the trees lost or use a science-based formula. Council also approved a $4,400 community grant for the Hope Chapel School Lunch Program and selected three topics for provincial delegation requests at the 2024 AMO conference. Two proposed delegation topics were defeated. Most other items were received for information or were procedural.

• Approved Sixth Street tree replacement program (plant at least double lost trees or science-based rate) (carried)
• Approved $4,400 Council Community Grant for Hope Chapel School Lunch Program (carried)
• Approved temporary borrowing by-law 2024-045 (carried)
• Approved AMO delegation topic: Terminals Point Grain Terminals Redevelopment (carried)
• Approved AMO delegation topic: Post-Secondary Education Enhancements (carried)
• Approved AMO delegation topic: Greener Development Requirements in Ontario Building Code (carried)
• Defeated AMO delegation topic: Fire Fighting – Collective Bargaining Arbitration Approach (defeated)
• Defeated AMO delegation topic: Provincial Leadership for Urban Wildlife Management and Control (defeated)

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of 2024-05-27 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, proposals, or discussions listed for this meeting.

Collingwood Council held a regular meeting on May 27, 2024. The main substantive action occurred during a closed session, where Council discussed collective bargaining, land transactions, and personnel matters. Following the closed session, Mayor Hamlin reported that settlement instructions were provided regarding union negotiations, with a related by-law expected soon. Council also passed a confirmatory by-law to validate the meeting's proceedings.

• Agenda adopted (Carried)
• Proceed in-camera for personnel, land, and labour matters (Carried)
• Rise from in-camera session (Carried)
• Union settlement instructions provided; by-law to follow
• Confirmatory By-law No. 2024-044 enacted (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 4:04 p.m. (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2024-05-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee approved two minor variance applications for a walk-in cooler and an industrial development. It also provisionally granted a consent application to create a new residential lot at 58 George Street.

• Approved Minor Variance D1320524 for a walk-in cooler at 300 First Street (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance D1310424 for parking and setback relief at 10045 Highway 26 (Carried)
• Provisionally granted Consent Number D10324 to create one new lot at 58 George Street (Carried)

Collingwood Public Library Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on May 23, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or reports specified.

The Collingwood Public Library Board approved updated Human Resources Management and Code of Conduct policies. The Board also approved several statistical and financial reports. A proposed update to the Confidentiality and the Protection of Privacy Policy was deferred pending further research on tracking unlawful computer usage.

• Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and Leadership Team reports
• Approved updated Human Resources Management policy
• Approved updated Code of Conduct policy
• Deferred Confidentiality and the Protection of Privacy Policy pending further research
• Adopted March 28, 2024 meeting minutes

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of 2024-05-22 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council awarded a total of $91,400 in community grants, including funding for the Hope Chapel School Lunch Program and Jazz and Blues LIVE at the Station. The board also approved the 2024 Affordable Housing Master Plan workplan and the Development Charges Background Study.

• Approved $84,600 for eligible 2024 community grant applicants
• Approved $4,400 grant for Hope Chapel School Lunch Program
• Approved $2,400 grant for Jazz and Blues LIVE at the Station (remaining fund balance)
• Approved Affordable Housing Master Plan 2024 Workplan and extended Task Force mandate
• Approved Development Charges Background Study and implementation of fully calculated rates
• Supported AMO call for provincial legislation to strengthen municipal Codes of Conduct
• Directed staff to advise on amending Emergency Plan to include heritage professionals for structural damage
• Approved minutes from May 6, May 9, and May 13 meetings as amended

Museum Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on May 16, 2024, 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 Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee accepted the Supervisor's Report and a list of new gifts, and discussed the Museum Master Plan Update. Member Belanger was acclaimed as Chair; no nominations were brought forward for Vice-Chair, and the Committee can proceed without one. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Adopted May 16, 2024 agenda as amended (moved Edwards, seconded Carter) — carried
• Accepted Supervisor's Report as presented (moved MacNair, seconded Edwards) — carried
• Accepted Recommended List of New Gifts as presented (moved Garland, seconded Edwards) — carried
• Acclaimed Member Belanger as Chair; no other nominations received
• No nominations for Vice-Chair; Committee may proceed without one
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (moved Carter) — carried

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting on 2024-05-13 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or public hearings listed.

Council met on May 13, 2024, and proceeded into a closed in-camera session to discuss land acquisition, personnel, and contract negotiations. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as amended
• Approved proceeding in-camera to discuss Grain Terminals Development Agreement, Corporate Updates, and Contract Negotiations
• Passed By-law No. 2024-042 to confirm the proceedings of the May 13 meeting

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting on May 9, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content.

Council participated in a workshop facilitated by Strategy Corp to review the draft Strategic Plan framework. The session included a review of community profiles, key findings, and draft pillars, goals, and values.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (CARRIED)

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on May 9, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Board approved accounts payable vouchers and accepted the financial statement for the period ending April 30, 2024. Members expressed no concerns regarding a requested road closure on Simcoe Street for the Pride Festival in July. The Board also held an in-camera session to review the General Manager's performance and salary.

• Accepted Financial Statement for period ending April 30, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved Accounts Payable Vouchers of $35,479.77 (Carried)
• Received Maintenance and Beautification Advisory Committee minutes (Carried)
• Received Improvement Advisory Committee minutes (Carried)
• Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (Carried)
• Received General Manager monthly report (Carried)
• Supported road closure of Simcoe Street (St. Paul to Ste.Marie) July 13-14 for Pride Festival (Carried)
• Approved moving in-camera for General Manager performance and salary review (Carried)

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

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The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed the status of the Bicycle Friendly Community application, noting a tight deadline and plans to retain current status. Updates were provided on trail maintenance issues, including an unusable section of the Mountain Road Trail, and the committee reviewed a capital project report.

• Agenda adopted as amended (CARRIED)
• April 11, 2024 minutes adopted as amended (CARRIED)
• May 2024 TATAC Capital Project Update Report received for information (CARRIED)
• Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. (CARRIED)

Council

This Council meeting agenda for May 6, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The text is limited to system-generated interface labels and placeholders, with no substantive content to report.

Council passed by-laws to set 2024 tax rates and the Business Improvement Area levy. The body also directed staff to submit formal feedback to the Province regarding Bill 185 and the Provincial Planning Statement.

• Enacted By-law No. 2024-029 to set 2024 tax rates (Carried)
• Enacted By-law No. 2024-030 for the 2024 Collingwood BIA levy (Carried)
• Directed staff to submit formal comments on Bill 185 to the Government of Ontario (Carried)
• Directed staff to submit formal comments on the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) (Carried)
• Requested the Province include Green Energy Standards in the Ontario Building Code (Carried)
• Directed staff to review the Traffic Calming Policy within the Master Mobility and Transportation Plan (Carried)
• Directed staff to organize a workshop to develop an official position on the Provincial Regional Review for Simcoe County (Carried)
• Approved Committee of the Whole recommendations from April 22, 2024 (Carried)

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of May 6, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Council met for a special session to discuss contract negotiations, personnel, and organizational realignment in a closed session. No substantive decisions were made in the open session.

• Adopted the May 6, 2024 agenda
• Approved proceeding in-camera to discuss contract negotiations, personnel, and organizational realignment
• Approved returning to open session

Collingwood Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on May 2, 2024, 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 endorsed a letter to the province requesting extensions for municipal heritage register designations and recommended Council send the letter. The Committee also recommended approval for two heritage grant applications and received a list of heritage permits.

• Endorsed letter to The Honourable Doug Ford regarding Municipal Heritage Registers, Ontario Heritage Toolkit, and Emergency Preparedness (Carried)
• Recommended Council direct Staff to send the endorsed letter to the province (Carried)
• Recommended approval of 2024 Heritage Grant Application for 135 Hurontario Street
• Recommended approval of amended 2024 Heritage Grant Application for 275 Third Street (max rebate $2,651.00)
• Received Heritage Permits List for 128 St. Paul St, 402 Maple St, 76 Hurontario St, 12 Hurontario St, and 150 Hurontario St (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2024-04-25 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 Minor Variance D1310324 and provisionally granted Consent D10124 for 371 Ontario Street, allowing a new semi-detached lot with basement accessory apartments and wider entrances than the zoning by-law permits. The committee also provisionally granted Consent D10224 for 400 Maple Street (Victoria Annex), creating two storm sewer easements. Both applications carried without recorded opposition, and no members of the public spoke.

• Approved Minor Variance D1310324 at 371 Ontario Street, increasing maximum entrance width to 5.6 metres (61% of lot frontage) on both the retained and severed lots, subject to conditions (carried)
• Provisionally granted Consent D10124 at 371 Ontario Street to create one new lot and one retained lot for a semi-detached dwelling, subject to conditions including 5% parkland dedication (carried)
• Provisionally granted Consent D10224 at 400 Maple Street (Victoria Annex) to create two easements for private storm sewers over Parts 1 through 7, subject to conditions (carried)
• Adopted the April 25, 2024 agenda as presented (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:21 p.m. (carried)

Council

This Council meeting agenda for Collingwood, ON on 2024-04-22 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely composed of interface labels and placeholders from the eSCRIBE software, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

Collingwood Council approved By-law 2024-036 establishing Water Treatment Plant development charges, based on a February 21, 2024 background study, with no phase-in if anticipated Bill 185 passes. Council also approved changes to animal control and wildlife services, granted $20,000 pre-budget approval to host the 2025 Ontario Small Urban Municipalities Conference, and directed staff to explore allowing backyard hens and small-scale livestock. Several items were received for information only, and one motion on Highway 413 was withdrawn.

• Approved By-law 2024-036 establishing Water Treatment Plant development charges (carried)
• Approved animal control/wildlife changes: after-hours canine control to 8:00 PM, continue Coyote Management Plan, pilot contractor removal of sick raccoons (carried)
• Granted $20,000 pre-budget approval in 2025 budget to host 2025 OSUM Conference (carried)
• Directed staff to explore permissive framework for backyard hen coops and small-scale livestock through Zoning By-law Update (carried)
• Confirmed and reappointed Hamlin, Jeffery, Tucker-Reid, Griffiths to Collingwood OPP Detachment Board (carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-037 appointing Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (carried)
• Supported in-kind funding for Annual Wrestling Night in Collingwood from Council Grants overage (carried)
• Received 2023 Year End Draft Financial Report, 2023 Debt Report, and 2023 Development Charge/Parkland Reserve Funds report for information (carried)

Museum Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on April 18, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface. No agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The Museum Advisory Committee accepted the Supervisor’s Report and confirmed a dedicated meeting on May 16, 2024, to focus on the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan. Staff reported securing one position through the Young Canada Works Grant, covering 50% of funding for a 15-week programmer. The committee also reviewed upcoming events and discussed the requirement for an Emergency and Disaster Plan for grant eligibility.

• Agenda adopted (MUS-004-2024)
• Supervisor’s Report accepted (MUS-005-2024)
• Meeting scheduled for May 16, 2024, to discuss Master Plan
• Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on April 18, 2024, 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 Accessibility Advisory Committee met on April 18, 2024 and received updates on public transit, AODA accessibility operations, and the Master Mobility and Transportation Plan. The Committee expressed strong support for the Parks department applying for Inclusive Community Grant funding for accessible washrooms at Legion Park, and a letter of support could be drafted for the Chair to endorse. The Committee could not adopt the March 21, 2024 minutes because it was unable to obtain quorum at that time. The May meeting was moved from May 16 to May 30, 2024 at 2:15 p.m.

• Adopted the April 18, 2024 agenda as amended, adding an update on the Library Strategic Plan Community Focus Group (carried)
• Expressed strong support for the Parks department applying for Inclusive Community Grant funding for accessible washrooms at Legion Park; a letter of support could be drafted for the Chair to endorse
• Could not adopt the March 21, 2024 minutes because the Committee was unable to obtain quorum
• Agreed to move the May meeting from May 16, 2024 to May 30, 2024 at 2:15 p.m. in the FreeSchools room
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:13 p.m. (carried)

Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains no substantive content for residents.

Collingwood Council approved new terms for water supply to New Tecumseth, including immediate capacity allocation and interim solutions, despite tender costs exceeding the budget. The Council also passed a by-law authorizing the award of the Raymond A. Barker Water Treatment Plant Expansion tender. A closed session was held to discuss the Huntingwood East OLT Appeal and the water project update.

• Agenda amended to add Water Treatment Plant items and remove one from closed session
• Annual Report of Boards and Advisory Committees received for information
• Council proceeded in-camera for security, litigation, and confidential information matters
• Water supply terms with New Tecumseth approved, including 250 m3/day immediate allocation
• By-law 2024-035 enacted to authorize Water Treatment Plant Expansion tender award
• Confirmatory By-law 2024-034 enacted
• Meeting adjourned at 3:14 p.m.

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on April 11, 2024, 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 accepted the financial statement for the period ending March 31, 2024, and endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $12,284.29. The Board also received reports from the Maintenance, Improvement, and Promotion committees.

• Adopted April 11, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted April 4, 2024 special meeting minutes (Carried)
• Accepted Financial Statement for period ending March 31, 2024 (Carried)
• Endorsed Accounts Payable Vouchers of $12,284.29 (Carried)
• Received Maintenance and Beautification Advisory Committee minutes (Carried)
• Received Improvement Advisory Committee minutes (Carried)
• Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (Carried)
• Received General Manager monthly report (Carried)

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-04-11 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 received the April 2024 Capital Project Update Report for information only. Members agreed with the proposed design for the Peel Street rebuild and began researching requirements to apply for a Gold Bicycle Friendly Community award. Discussions covered trail maintenance priorities, the status of planning applications at Raglan Street and Silver Creek Drive, and upcoming volunteer events.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• March 14, 2024 minutes adopted and forwarded to Council (carried)
• April 2024 Capital Project Update Report received for information (carried)
• Peel Street design proposal agreed upon by committee
• Committee members begin research for Bicycle Friendly Community Gold application
• Meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m. (carried)

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of April 10, 2024, contains no substantive items. The text is entirely composed of interface labels and placeholders from the eSCRIBE software, with no actual agenda items, reports, or decisions listed.

Council held a special meeting on April 10, 2024, most of it in closed session to discuss a Water Treatment Plant Project Update. After rising from in-camera, Mayor Hamlin reported that negotiations with the Town of New Tecumseth reached a successful conclusion that will allow the Town to proceed with the tender for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion project. He gave notice that the formal by-law to execute the contract will be considered at the April 15, 2024 Council meeting. No contract, dollar amount, or vote on the project itself was decided at this meeting; council passed the agenda, the in-camera motion, the rise motion, and a confirmatory by-law.

• Adopted the April 10, 2024 special council agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved proceeding in camera to discuss a Water Treatment Plant Project Update (carried)
• Rose from in-camera and returned to open session at 8:47 p.m. (carried)
• Received Mayor's report that negotiations with the Town of New Tecumseth concluded successfully, allowing the Water Treatment Plant Expansion tender to proceed; formal contract by-law to come April 15, 2024 (no vote recorded)
• Enacted By-law No. 2024-033 confirming the proceedings of the April 10, 2024 special meeting (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. (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 passed by-laws for subdivision assumption, zoning amendments, and the appointment of seasonal law enforcement officers. The body also approved the reallocation of $1.77M from employee benefit reserves and initiated the heritage designation of 362 Peel Street.

• Approved By-law 2024-027 to assume Pretty River Estates Subdivision highways and services
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment 2024-028 for 58 George Street
• Approved By-law 2024-030 to appoint seasonal Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
• Reallocated $1,774,100 from Employee Future Benefit Reserve to Lifecycle Reserve Fund
• Reallocated $1,774,100 from Employee Future Benefit Liability to Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Development Reserve
• Initiated heritage designation process for 362 Peel Street
• Adopted the IHRA working definition of antisemitism
• Endorsed the Development Process and Fees Review (P2024-09) in principle

Collingwood Heritage Committee

The agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on April 4, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are identified in the provided text.

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The Committee approved a list of eight heritage permits for masonry repairs, repainting, and new signage at various downtown locations. Members also discussed drafting a letter to the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism regarding heritage property designation extensions.

• Adopted the April 4, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage permits for 128 Saint Paul Street (repainting and signs) (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage permit for 60-64 Hurontario Street (masonry repairs) (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage permit for 65 Simcoe Street (signage) (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage permit for 65 Hurontario Street (signage) (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage permit for 16 Pine Street (signage) (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage permit for 250 Hume Street (masonry repairs) (Carried)
• Endorsed heritage permit for 67 Third Street (signage and repainting) (Carried)

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on April 4, 2024, 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 met with Fotenn Planning + Design to review the upcoming Downtown Master Plan process. Members discussed survey results highlighting concerns over cleanliness, snow removal, parking, and safety. No formal votes were taken on the plan's direction, but the Board agreed to further review survey priorities.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:30 a.m. (Carried)

Collingwood Public Library Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on March 28, 2024, 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 2023 Impact Report, which will be presented to Council on April 22, 2024. The Board also approved the Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and Leadership Team reports.

• Appointed Member Levine as Acting Chair (CARRIED)
• Adopted the March 28, 2024 agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and Leadership Team reports (CARRIED)
• Approved the 2023 Impact Report (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on March 28, 2024, contains only boilerplate text and no substantive items. No applications, decisions, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications to allow for an industrial building addition and a residential lot configuration. The committee also decided to maintain the current Chair and Vice-Chair without holding an election.

• Approved Minor Variance D1320324 for 40 Sandford Fleming Drive to reduce interior side yard setback from 6.0m to 4.2m (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance D1320424 for 348 Ontario Street to reduce minimum lot frontage for retained and severed lots from 9.0m to 8.9m (Carried)
• Maintained status quo for Chair (Dave Martin) and Vice-Chair (Norma Bryant) instead of holding an election

Council

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

Council met on March 25, 2024, and proceeded into a closed session to discuss several administrative and legal updates. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved proceeding in-camera to discuss 560/580 Sixth Street OLT Appeal, Water Treatment Plant Project, CAO Performance Plan, and Sanitary Sewer Update (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-026 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting (CARRIED)

Collingwood Police Services Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on 2024-03-22 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Board established a sub-committee to develop guiding principles, a timeline, and resource requirements for the Community Safety and Policing Act. The Board also directed that discussions be held with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario regarding provincial funding.

• Approved creation of a sub-committee to develop CSPA implementation timeline and guiding principles (Carried)
• Approved seeking input from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) regarding provincial funding (Carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on March 21, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, providing no information about what the committee will address.

• No agenda items listed
• No reports or attachments referenced
• No decisions or proposals identified

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and reviewed updates on the Smart Door Access System, accessible transit, and the Master Mobility and Transportation Plan. No new policies or funding decisions were made; the committee focused on gathering feedback for the upcoming 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and confirmed upcoming meetings with consultants and partners.

• Agenda adopted (ACC-001-2024)
• Minutes from Feb 15, 2024, approved electronically
• Consensus reached on messaging for 'Building an Accessible Collingwood' news notice
• Meeting adjourned at 3:28 p.m.

Museum Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on March 21, 2024, 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 Supervisor's Report and a list of recommended new gifts for the museum collection. Members discussed upcoming programming, including a Science North exhibit and the Chi-Cheemaun 50th anniversary. The review of 2023 goals and 2024 accomplishments was deferred to the next meeting.

• Adopted the March 21, 2024 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 March 18, 2024, contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items.

Council enacted a zoning by-law for a proposed restaurant at 500 Hume Street and approved several committee appointments. The body also authorized the reallocation of $1,774,100 from the Employee Future Benefit Reserve to the Lifecycle Reserve Fund.

• Approved Zoning By-law No. 2024-019 for 500 Hume Street (Proposed Restaurant)
• Reallocated $1,774,100 from Employee Future Benefit Reserve to Lifecycle Reserve Fund
• Approved assumption of municipal works and roads in Pretty River Estates Subdivision
• Approved development of lease agreement for Collingwood Sailing Academy
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment for 58 George Street
• Passed by-laws appointing members to five advisory committees and the Police Services Board
• Discontinued funding the Employee Future Benefit Liability effective December 31, 2023
• Approved amendments to Delegation of Power By-law 2020-057

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on 2024-03-14 contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions.

The Board acclaimed Sarah Pennal as Chair and approved financial statements and accounts payable. Members reviewed 2024 BIA survey results and discussed upcoming downtown garden irrigation and visioning plans.

• Acclaimed Sarah Pennal as Chair
• Approved February 8 and March 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Accepted Financial Statement for period ending February 29, 2024
• Approved $9,831.38 in Accounts Payable Vouchers
• Received Maintenance Advisory Committee minutes
• Received Improvement Advisory Committee minutes
• Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes
• Received General Manager monthly report

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-03-14 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The committee reviewed the Future Trails Plan and identified the Deer Trail as the preferred location for a pilot bike park trail, though a formal motion was deferred pending a private land review. Members also discussed cycling education video content and the upcoming annual report to Council.

• Adopted March 14, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted February 8, 2024 minutes with four amendments (Carried)
• Confirmed Deer Trail as the best location for a pilot bike park trail
• Deferred motion on bike park trail pending private land review

Collingwood Heritage Committee

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2024, but no decisions or discussions are listed.

The committee recommended approval for 2024 Heritage Grant applications for three properties. It also endorsed three heritage permits for fascia signs on Hurontario Street. Members discussed upcoming community workshops and heritage designations.

• Recommended approval of 2024 Heritage Grant Applications for 200 Oak Street, 94 Pine Street, and 233 Pine Street (Carried)
• Endorsed Heritage Permit PRHTG202400077 for front-lit fascia sign at 116 Hurontario Street (Carried)
• Endorsed Heritage Permit PRHTG20240085 for non-illuminated fascia sign at 313A Hurontario Street (Carried)
• Endorsed Heritage Permit PRHTG202400146 for non-illuminated fascia sign at 76 Hurontario Street (Carried)
• Adopted amended agenda for March 7, 2024 (Carried)

Council

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Council approved a $300,000 feasibility study for the Water Treatment Plant expansion and enacted a zoning by-law amendment for a proposed restaurant at 500 Hume Street. Several reports on by-law services and investments were deferred to future meetings. Deputy Mayor Fryer declared a conflict of interest regarding the zoning item due to a relative's ownership of the property.

• Approved $300,000 limit for Water Treatment Plant feasibility study to AECOM
• Enacted zoning by-law amendment for 500 Hume Street (proposed restaurant)
• Endorsed Councillor Kathy Jeffery for FCM National Board election
• Deferred By-law Services Division Review to April 8 meeting
• Deferred Investment Report to March 18 meeting
• Received Operational Plan 2023 accomplishments and 2024 priorities
• Received Semi-Annual Water and Wastewater Capacity Update
• Adopted amended minutes from February 21 and 26 meetings

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

The agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on 2024-03-01 contains only procedural elements, such as video and document viewing options, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be a routine administrative session with no substantive business detailed in the provided text.

The Board of Management held its Annual General Meeting to review financial reports and 2024 initiatives. Members received the recommended 2024 budget and reviewed reports on improvement, maintenance, and promotion committees.

• Adopted the March 1, 2024 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Received the recommended 2024 budget as presented

Council

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Council amended the financial incentive program for attracting and retaining physicians by reducing the required number of patients. A proposal to endorse a regional letter of support for a new hospital location was defeated.

• Reduced physician retention requirement from 1,000 to 900 patients within first 18 months (Carried)
• Endorsement of regional letter of support for new hospital location (Defeated)

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2024-02-22 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 four minor variance requests related to zoning, parking, and building setbacks. Decisions included recognizing a funeral home use and permitting dwelling units or driveway modifications at several addresses.

• Approved Minor Variance D1310124 for 404 Hurontario Street to recognize existing Funeral Home use and permit a dwelling unit (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance D1310224 for 14 Griffin Road to reduce required parking spaces from 4 to 3 (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance D1320124 for 58 Robinson Street to increase maximum entrance width from 6.5 to 8.8 metres (Carried)
• Approved Minor Variance D1320224 for 58 Cedar Street to decrease minimum entrance setback for a second unit from 4.0 to 2.5 metres (Carried)

Collingwood Public Library Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on February 22, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Collingwood Public Library Board approved several annual policies regarding workplace safety and accessibility. The Board also accepted statistical, capital, and operating financial reports and held a strategic planning session with Ontario Library Services.

• Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and Leadership Team reports
• Approved Discrimination and Harassment policy
• Approved Prevention of Workplace Violence policy
• Approved Health and Safety policy
• Approved Accessibility for Users with Disabilities policy
• Approved agenda for February 22, 2024

Council

The agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of 2024-02-21 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Council refused the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 5 Silver Creek Drive. The meeting also included the enactment of a CUPE collective agreement and new community safety zone speed limits.

• Refused Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 5 Silver Creek Drive
• Approved 50% refund of application fees for 5 Silver Creek Drive
• Enacted By-law No. 2024-014 authorizing CUPE Local 1217 Collective Agreement (May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2026)
• Enacted By-law No. 2024-015 designating Community Safety Zones and reducing school zone speed limits
• Approved 70% of 2024 Mayor's Golf Challenge proceeds for Special Olympics and 30% for 2025 Council Grants & Donations budget
• Approved letter of support for the continuance of the Student Resource Officer program
• Directed staff to amend Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control By-law regarding fees, applicability, and penalties
• Deferred Delegation of Authority review to March 18 meeting

Council

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Council held an emergency meeting to discuss a contract with the Collingwood Blues in a closed session. Mayor Hamlin reported that Council agreed to the terms of the proposed Tenancy Agreement.

• Agreed to terms of proposed Tenancy Agreement with Collingwood Blues
• Adopted meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-013 to confirm emergency meeting proceedings (CARRIED)

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on February 15, 2024, contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

The Committee requested that staff report back on transit operational and safety communications and 2025 budget considerations. The meeting also included a presentation on a smart door pilot project and discussions regarding snow removal in public spaces.

• Adopted the February 15, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Requested staff report on transit accessibility operational and safety matters (Carried)
• Requested staff report on 2025 budget preparations related to transit accessibility (Carried)
• Requested staff update on the Town’s AODA Compliance Report and Plan (Carried)

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of February 12, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder or system-generated page with no substantive content.

The Collingwood Council held a regular meeting that included a closed (in-camera) session to discuss sensitive matters such as labour negotiations, a sports team contract, and property acquisition. The only public actions were procedural: adopting the agenda, rising from the closed session, and passing a confirmatory by-law. No substantive public decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the open portion of the minutes.

• Agenda adopted with amendments (carried)
• In-camera session authorized for labour, property, and contract matters (carried)
• Rise from in-camera session (carried)
• Confirmatory By-law 2024-012 enacted (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on February 8, 2024, 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 Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved its 2024 budget as presented, accepted the financial statement for the period ending December 31, 2023, and endorsed 2023 and 2024 accounts payable vouchers. The board also received committee minutes and the General Manager's monthly report, and reviewed drafts of a member survey, an annual report to Council, and a new performance plan template. No deputations were made and no declarations of pecuniary interest were recorded.

• Approved 2024 BIA Budget as presented (carried)
• Accepted Financial Statement for period ending December 31, 2023 (carried)
• Endorsed 2023 Accounts Payable Vouchers up to February 8, 2024, $72,295.21 (carried)
• Endorsed 2024 Accounts Payable Vouchers up to February 8, 2024, $8,908.31 (carried)
• Adopted January 11, 2024 minutes as amended (carried)
• Received Maintenance and Beautification Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Received Improvement Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes and General Manager monthly report (carried)

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-02-08 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee identified three high-priority crossings for crossride treatment and requested a budget report from staff. The committee also discussed youth input on trail safety and updates to the 2024 goals for the annual report to Council.

• Approved High Street, Highway 26 West, and Highway 26 East for crossride treatment (CARRIED)
• Adopted the February 8, 2024 agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted amended minutes from the January 11, 2024 meeting (CARRIED)

Council

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Council refused the concurrent Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications for 5 Silver Creek Drive (Huntingwood Trails 'East' Lands), citing prematurity, and agreed to refund 50% of the application fees if no appeal is filed, subject to solicitor confirmation. Council also approved Community Safety Zone and School Zone adjustments, including reducing speed limits to 30 km/h in all such zones except the Highway 26 West school zone in front of Pretty River Academy. By-laws were enacted for zoning amendments at 329 Third Street and 629 Hurontario Street, and the Pollinator Protection Plan was adopted.

• Refused Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications for 5 Silver Creek Drive (Huntingwood Trails 'East' Lands)
• Approved 50% refund of application fees for 5 Silver Creek Drive if no appeal is filed, subject to solicitor confirmation
• Approved Community Safety Zone and School Zone area limit adjustments and infrastructure, including National Ski Academy and Riverside Park
• Directed speed limits be reduced to 30 km/h in all School Zones and Community Safety Zones except the Highway 26 West school zone in front of Pretty River Academy
• Enacted By-law No. 2024-008 for Zoning By-law Amendment at 329 Third Street
• Enacted By-law No. 2024-009 adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 49 and By-law No. 2024-010 for Zoning By-law Amendment at 629 Hurontario Street
• Adopted the Pollinator Protection Plan and its recommendations
• Directed staff to report on a definition for antisemitism

Collingwood Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on 2024-02-01 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 Committee recommended the designation of 362 Peel Street under the Ontario Heritage Act and approved several 2024 heritage grant applications. It also endorsed three heritage permits for downtown properties.

• Recommended Notice of Intention to Designate 362 Peel Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Recommended approval of 2024 Heritage Grant for 402 Maple Street
• Recommended approval of 2024 Heritage Grants for 78 Hurontario Street and 297 Pine Street
• Recommended approval of 2024 Heritage Grants for 43 Elgin Street, 21 Fourth Street East, 45 Fourth Street East, 5 Hurontario Street, 64 Hurontario Street, and 275 Third Street
• Recommended approval of 2024 Heritage Grant for 41 Hurontario Street subject to submission of a quote
• Endorsed heritage permit 2023-01377 for 104 Hurontario Street (signs and bike racks)
• Endorsed heritage permit 2023-01400 for 128 Saint Paul Street (dryer vent)
• Endorsed heritage permit 2023-01433 for 65A Hurontario Street (door glass and painting)

Council

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Council approved proceeding with the potential acquisition of two parcels of land. Funding for one parcel will come from the land acquisition reserve fund and development charges reserve, while the second will be funded by the parkland reserve fund.

• Authorized potential acquisition of 2 land parcels (Carried)

Collingwood Public Library Board

This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on January 25, 2024, 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 Board established an ad hoc committee to develop the 2025 strategic plan and approved modified hours for staff meetings and a professional development closure. The Board also approved several administrative and financial reports.

• Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and Leadership Team reports
• Approved creation of an ad hoc committee to develop the 2025 strategic plan
• Approved modified opening hours for quarterly staff meetings
• Approved library closure on June 14, 2024, for professional development day
• Approved 2024 Library Board Goals and Priorities

Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee

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The Committee refused a minor variance and consent application to split a lot at 222 Oak Street due to floodplain concerns raised by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. The Committee approved a minor variance for an accessory apartment at 39 Courtice Crescent. Additionally, the Committee granted an extension until August 30, 2024, for a property owner to comply with standards orders at 20 High Street.

• Approved minor variance for accessory apartment at 39 Courtice Crescent
• Refused minor variance and consent for lot split at 222 Oak Street
• Defeated motion to defer 222 Oak Street applications by two months
• Granted extension to August 30, 2024, for property standards compliance at 20 High Street

Council

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Council

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Council agreed to submit 7882-7888 Poplar Side Road and 29 and 45 Birch Street to the County of Simcoe's Call for Proposals for affordable housing, offering the land at zero dollars with conditions on design, rents, and possible withdrawal. Council also approved a zoning by-law amendment for 329 Third Street and concurrent Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 629 Hurontario Street. A motion on collecting data about non-resident use of Town services was referred back to staff, and Council set the Canada Day fireworks for July 1 with a June 28 fallback if no provider is available.

• Approved submitting 7882-7888 Poplar Side Road and 29 and 45 Birch Street to County of Simcoe affordable housing Call for Proposals, offered at zero dollars (carried)
• Defeated amendment on synergistic proposal encompassing both properties (defeated)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 329 Third Street (carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 49 and zoning by-law amendment for 629 Hurontario Street (carried)
• Referred non-resident recreation and library facility data motion back to staff (carried)
• Approved waiving notice and supporting Canadian Air Force flyby on January 24, 2024 (carried)
• Approved scheduling Festival for Canada fireworks for July 1 with June 28 fallback (carried)
• Received minutes and approved recommendations from four committees and boards (carried)

Museum Advisory Committee

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The Museum Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and accepted the Supervisor's Report, which detailed increased visitor numbers and new online photo collections. The election of a new Chair and Vice-Chair was deferred because the current Chair cannot attend upcoming meetings, leaving the Vice-Chair to continue in her role until new members are recruited. Committee members also provided feedback to StrategyCorp regarding the Town's Strategic Plan and discussed upcoming events like the 'Our Climate Quest' exhibit.

• Agenda for January 18, 2024 adopted (MUS-001-2024)
• Supervisor's Report accepted (MUS-002-2024)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair deferred
• Vice-Chair Hunwicks agreed to continue in role until new members recruited
• Meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

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The Committee provided feedback to StrategyCorp regarding the Community Based Strategic Plan and Downtown Visioning Master Plan. Staff provided updates on accessibility compliance reporting, service disruption procedures, and a new Corporate Accessibility Policy.

• Adopted the January 18, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Deferred standing agenda items on strategic focus areas and community engagement to the next meeting
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:54 p.m. (Carried)

Collingwood Police Services Board

The agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on January 18, 2024, 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 approved a $2,000 budget increase to fund training required by new legislation effective April 1, 2024. The Board also scheduled a special meeting in early March to prepare for the transition to the Community Safety and Policing Act. Additionally, the Board accepted the Q4 2023 police report and agreed to send a letter congratulating award-winning staff.

• Approved $2,000 budget increase for legislative training
• Received Financial Update and 2024 Billing Statement
• Scheduled special meeting in early March for CSPA transition
• Received Q4 2023 Detachment Commander Report
• Approved letter congratulating police award recipients
• Deferred election of Chair and Vice Chair to April meeting

Collingwood Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on January 16, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no details on what will be discussed or decided.

The Committee met with StrategyCorp to discuss the Town's Strategic Plan and Downtown Visioning Master Plan. Members provided feedback on preserving the heritage district, building height restrictions, and First Nations history. No formal votes were taken on the plan's contents.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)

Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains interface text from the eSCRIBE meeting software but no actual business for the council to consider.

Collingwood Council held a special meeting on January 15, 2024, with a closed session on the Water Treatment Plant Expansion and a personnel matter. In open session, Council directed staff to work with Hemson Consulting Group on an advanced Development Charge by-law for the plant, seek an extension to the tender bid validity date pending an agreement with New Tecumseth, ask New Tecumseth, The Town of the Blue Mountains and Clearview to state their intentions to buy in to capacity, and retain AECOM to review interim capacity and rehabilitation options. Council also requested the Mayor ask the Province of Ontario to partner in the funding shortfall for the expansion. All motions carried; no recorded vote tallies were provided.

• Directed staff to work with Hemson Consulting Group to finalize an advanced Development Charge by-law for the Water Treatment Plant (carried)
• Directed staff to seek an extension to the tender bid validity date, pending an agreement with New Tecumseth to share implications (carried)
• Asked New Tecumseth, The Town of the Blue Mountains and Clearview to reply two weeks before extension expiry on intentions to buy in to capacity, or sooner if funding becomes available (carried)
• Directed staff to retain AECOM to review interim capacity and plant rehabilitation options if the existing plant must serve Collingwood for eight or more years (carried)
• Requested the Mayor confirm to the Minister of Infrastructure for the Province of Ontario a request that the Province partner in the funding shortfall for the expansion (carried)
• Enacted By-law No. 2024-005 confirming the proceedings of the January 15, 2024 special meeting (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:18 p.m. (carried)

Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on January 11, 2024. The agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is detailed.

The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee supported creating local trails for bike skills development at a proposed Butternut Trail location off the Hamilton Drain Trail, north of the Pawplar Dogpark, and conceptually supported proposals for both locations in the George Christie Nature Trails pending an on-site review. The committee also supported reducing speed limits in school zones and community safety zones as proposed by Safe Streets Collingwood. These are advisory committee recommendations; the minutes note that a review will have to go to Council because the trail proposal is a re-use of the property.

• Supported creation of bike skills trails at proposed Butternut Trail location off Hamilton Drain Trail, north of Pawplar Dogpark (TRA-003-2024, carried)
• Conceptually supported proposals for both locations in George Christie Nature Trails pending on-site review (TRA-004-2024, carried)
• Supported reducing speed limits in school zones and community safety zones as proposed by Safe Streets Collingwood (TRA-005-2024, carried)
• Adopted the January 11, 2024 agenda as presented (TRA-001-2024, carried)
• Approved December 14, 2023 minutes as presented (TRA-002-2024, carried)
• Established a Trails Master Plan sub-committee with Honourary Member Christie, Member Staempfli and Member Gates; target completion end of February
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:36 p.m. (carried)

Council

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

Councils from Collingwood, New Tecumseth, Blue Mountains, and Clearview held a joint special meeting to review the Collingwood Water Treatment Plant Expansion project. Staff presented a tender overview, noting Kenaidan Contracting Inc. submitted the lowest bid of $212,581,172 against a total estimated project cost of $270,000,000. The councils unanimously voted to proceed in-camera to discuss the tender and negotiations, then returned to open session to confirm the meeting proceedings via by-law. No public vote was recorded on awarding the contract or approving the budget during the open portion of the meeting.

• Agendas adopted by all four councils (Carried)
• Proceeded in-camera to discuss Water Treatment Plant Expansion (Carried)
• Returned to open session from in-camera (Carried)
• Confirmatory by-laws enacted for all four municipalities (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned (Carried)

Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on January 11, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved the draft audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022. The board also endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $66,352.16 for the period up to January 11, 2024. Additionally, the board received a presentation from StrategyCorp regarding the Town's Strategic Plan and Downtown Visioning Master Plan, discussing issues like parking, heritage buildings, and business support.

• Agenda adopted (unanimous)
• Minutes from Dec 14, 2023 meeting approved (unanimous)
• Report 'Review of 2024 Work Plan' received (unanimous)
• Financial Statement for period ending Dec 31, 2023 accepted (unanimous)
• Accounts Payable Vouchers of $66,352.16 endorsed (unanimous)
• Draft audited financial statements for 2022 approved (unanimous)
• Improvement Advisory Committee minutes received (unanimous)
• General Manager monthly report received (unanimous)

Council

This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of January 8, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the meeting.

Collingwood Council enacted the 2024 Operational and Capital Budget alongside a site plan control agreement for 415 First Street. Council also directed staff to propose as-of-right zoning for up to four residential units to support the Housing Accelerator Fund grant application and submitted town-owned land at 7882-7888 Poplar Side Road to the County of Simcoe for affordable housing development. Additionally, Council approved a 50% ice rental fee discount for the Collingwood Girls Hockey Association's inaugural tournament.

• Adopted By-law No. 2024-001 for the 2024 Operational and Capital Budget
• Approved By-law No. 2024-002 for a commercial development site plan control agreement at 415 First Street
• Endorsed the Georgian Bay Aspiring UNESCO GeoPark application
• Directed staff to update the Surplus Allocation Policy by the end of Q2 2024
• Authorized a letter of support regarding the Town of Wasaga Beach's request on illegal car rallies
• Directed staff to remove the first parking stall on Ste. Marie Street by bagging the meter
• Directed staff to propose as-of-right zoning for up to four residential units and support the Housing Accelerator Fund grant application
• Approved submitting 7882-7888 Poplar Side Road to the County of Simcoe's affordable housing call for proposals at zero cost