Wasaga Beach public meetings in 2023

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Climate Action Advisory Committee is meeting to organize itself, including appointing a chair and co-chair, and to review its terms of reference and the town's procedural by-law. The committee will also discuss the County of Simcoe's new Corporate Climate Action Plan and potential grant and funding opportunities. This is an organizational and informational meeting rather than a decision-making one.

• Appointment of Chair & Co-Chair
• Review of Terms of Reference and Procedural By-law (2023-119)
• Discussion of County of Simcoe's new Corporate Climate Action Plan
• Review of grant and funding opportunities

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council

The Wasaga Beach Joint Committee of the Whole and Council is meeting to consider a range of staff reports and recommendations, including the 2024 budget by-law, a land exchange on Shore Lane, a 35-hour work week for non-union staff, and several policy updates. The meeting also includes delegations from local hockey teams and the Busby Centre, as well as a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• 2024 budget by-law (2023-118) to be adopted
• Shore Lane land exchange with Celeste and Mary Iacobelli (by-law 2023-117)
• 35-hour work week for non-union/management staff
• Naming rights for Library Lounge Room to Collingwood Hyundai for $25,000 donation
• Five-year extension for Draft Plan of Subdivision PS02/07 (Pacific Developments Inc and Matheson Square Inc)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three property applications: one consent application and two minor variance applications. Staff recommend approval for all three. The committee will also adopt minutes from its November 22, 2023 meeting.

• Consent application B3723 by Sharon Boyce for 13 Mapleside Drive
• Minor variance A2523 by Trevor McEwan for 298 Coastline Drive
• Minor variance A2723 by VanderMeer Homes for 15-74th Street North
• Adoption of November 22, 2023 meeting minutes

Special Council Meeting

This is a special closed-session council meeting. The only substantive item is a resolution to enter closed session to receive legal advice on the Wasaga Beach Investigation Briefing, citing solicitor-client privilege. The agenda also includes a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice on Wasaga Beach Investigation Briefing
• Confirmatory By-law 2023-111 to confirm proceedings of the November 30, 2023 special meeting

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council will receive the proposed 2024 budget (Draft 2) and consider an amendment adding $52,000 for the Youth Centre Landscaping Project. They will also discuss a beachfront hotel with FRAM Building Group and Sunray Group, the acquisition of the library property at 120 Glenwood Drive, and a beach access comprehensive review. Several by-laws are scheduled for adoption, including 2024 fees and charges and community safety zone speed regulations.

• 2024 Budget Draft 2 with $52,000 amendment for Youth Centre Landscaping
• Beachfront hotel: CAO directed to work with FRAM Building Group and Sunray Group, prepare Letter of Intent
• Acquisition of library property at 120 Glenwood Drive for nominal consideration, to be used as secondary Town Hall
• Beach Property Ownership and Beach Access Comprehensive Review directed
• By-laws: 2024 Fees and Charges, Community Safety Zones, appointments to boards and committees

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide three land-use applications: one consent application and two minor variance requests. The committee will also adopt minutes from its October 18, 2023 meeting. All three applications have recommended motions to approve.

• Consent application #B3423 by Andrew VanderMeer for Lot 8, Plan 1092
• Minor variance #A2423 by Ron Fleer at 649 River Road West
• Minor variance #A2323 by Ouellet & Associates at 2 Martyn Drive
• Adoption of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopting minutes, receiving updates on the Tourism Development Master Plan refresh, festival and event brainstorming, and an Ontario Parks submission. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Adoption of October 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on TDMP Refresh - Brain Trust
• Festival & Event Brainstorming discussion
• Ontario Parks Submission (letter dated 2023.11.30)
• Business Round Table scheduled for November 29th

Property Standards Committee

The Wasaga Beach Property Standards Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the October 24, 2023 minutes. The main item is a new business hearing regarding a property standards contravention at 6 Lamont Creek Drive, followed by a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Adoption of Property Standards Committee minutes from October 24, 2023
• New business: property standards contravention hearing for Philip Bender, 6 Lamont Creek Drive, Wasaga Beach (legal description PLAN M496 LOT 3)
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee is meeting for orientation and a review of its Terms of Reference, along with standard procedural items like adopting minutes and disclosing interests. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed on this agenda.

• Committee Members Orientation and Terms of Reference Review
• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Land acknowledgement recognizing Treaty 18 territory

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is dedicated to a public consultation on proposed 2024 fees and charges, including water and wastewater rate updates. Council will receive the report and consider a by-law to implement the fee increases at a later meeting on November 30, 2023. The agenda also includes a confirmatory by-law for this meeting's proceedings.

• Public consultation on 2024 Fees and Charges
• 2024 Water Wastewater Rates Update presentation and report
• Appendix A: Summary of Proposed Changes
• Appendix B: Water Wastewater Rates Update
• By-law 2023-108 to confirm proceedings of this special meeting

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council will review the 2024 NVCA draft budget and a landscaping plan for 1621 Mosley Street. Council is also considering several policy updates, including the Sale of Surplus Land Policy and the removal of five advisory committees.

• Presentation of the 2024 Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Draft Budget
• Approval of the revised Sale of Surplus Land Policy (By-law 2023-109)
• Removal of Youth, Historical, Healthy Community Networks, EDI, and Affordable Housing advisory committees
• Approval of amended Facility Allocation and Recreation and Facilities Refund policies
• Review of the 2024 Council Meeting Schedule and Office Closures

Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive several informational updates. These updates cover work group reports, community hubs, and the draft 2024 AFCAC budget.

• Review of the draft 2024 AFCAC Budget
• Action Plan 2023-2026 Priorities draft update
• Age-Friendly Business Development Work Group update
• Community Information Hubs report
• Senior of the Year Award update

River Resources Committee

The Wasaga Beach River Resources Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from July 26, 2023, receive an OPP update on the 2023 season, and discuss outreach, supplemental signage and buoys, a new Safe & Smart Boating Guide, and a municipal update. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Adoption of July 26, 2023 minutes
• OPP update for 2023 season (invite extended)
• Discussion of outreach and education
• Supplemental signage and buoys
• New Safe & Smart Boating Guide

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt prior minutes and discuss new and unfinished business. Key items include accessible parking at Beach Area 1 during events, a Twin-Pad Arena Library tour, a possible bicycle by-law, and a bench program. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Beach Area 1 accessible parking during events
• Twin-Pad Arena Library tour - Fall 2023
• Creation of a Bicycle By-law
• Creation of a Bench Program
• Adoption of October 11, 2023 minutes

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider two main items: authorizing a lease agreement with K and J Trude Holdings Inc. (operating as Tim Hortons) for the food concession at the Twin-Pad Arena and Library (TPAL), and approving the TPAL Grand Opening Events as a cost recovery program. The meeting also includes a closed session for a council education bus tour, and will consider the related by-laws.

• Lease agreement with K and J Trude Holdings Inc. (Tim Hortons) for TPAL food concession at 544 River Rd. W.
• Approval of TPAL Grand Opening Events as a cost recovery program
• By-law 2023-106 to authorize the lease agreement
• By-law 2023-107 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting
• Closed session for a council education bus tour

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council

Wasaga Beach's Joint Committee of the Whole and Council will consider declaring several town-owned properties surplus and directing staff to sell them, while exploring affordable housing partnerships on other lands. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a proposed official plan and zoning amendment for 630 Sunnidale, plus a delegation on backyard chickens. Several routine reports and by-laws are on the consent list.

• Public hearing on Official Plan Amendment OP03/23 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z10/23 for 630 Sunnidale (Loft Planning Inc. for John Hillier)
• Town Owned Lands Disposition: declare Table A properties surplus, explore affordable housing on Table B lands
• New Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program for 2023/2024 winter season
• Exemption to Part-Lot Control for Elm Wasaga Beach (2016) Inc. Georgian Sands Village Subdivision (Blocks 1-13, Plan 51M-1202; Part Blocks 53 & 54, Plan 51M-1158)
• By-laws: 2023-103 (Berkely Street public highway), 2023-104 (part-lot control exemption), 2023-105 (confirmatory)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from the newly established Wasaga Beach Business and Tourism Association, and to discuss updates on unfinished business, sub-committees, and festival/event planning. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Presentation from Wasaga Beach Business and Tourism Association
• Update on TDMP Refresh - Brain Trust
• Update on Wasaga Beach Provincial Park letter
• Updates from Sister City, Holiday Market, and 50th Anniversary sub-committees
• Discussion on Festival & Event brainstorming and tourism marketing

Property Standards Committee

The Wasaga Beach Property Standards Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes from June 20, 2023, and to hear a property standards contravention case involving Evangelia Tsapas at 21 57th Street South. The meeting will also move into closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Property standards contravention hearing for 21 57th Street South (Plan 893, Lot 189)
• Adoption of minutes from June 20, 2023 meeting
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters

Property Standards Committee

The Wasaga Beach Property Standards Committee is meeting to consider two property standards contravention cases, one at 21 57th Street South and one at 65 39th Street North. The committee will also adopt minutes from its June 20, 2023 meeting and may enter closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Property standards contravention at 21 57th Street South (Plan 893 Lot 189)
• Property standards contravention at 65 39th Street North (Plan 805 Lot 182)
• Adoption of June 20, 2023 minutes
• Closed session under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(b) for personal matters

Healthy Community Network Committee

The Healthy Community Network Committee is meeting to adopt prior minutes, hear a CAO presentation, and consider a proposal from Sherry Diaz of the SMDHU for team building, visioning, and goal development. The committee will decide whether to accept, deny, or defer the proposal. The agenda is otherwise routine with standard procedural items.

• Proposal for team building, visioning, and goal development from Sherry Diaz (SMDHU)
• Adoption of minutes from August 18, 2023 meeting
• CAO presentation under unfinished business

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three variance applications, each with a staff recommendation for approval. The committee will also adopt the minutes from its September 20, 2023 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 22, 2023.

• Application A1923: 1038 Mosley Street, Rosalba D'Angelo, variance
• Application A2123: 51-20th Street North, Roberto Fraschini, variance
• Application A2223: 1 Misty Ridge Road, Amedeo Picano, variance
• Adoption of September 20, 2023 minutes

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council is meeting to receive the 2024 Draft 1 Budget report and presentation, and to discuss several consent list items including sidewalk material costs, water and wastewater performance reports, and event permits. The meeting also includes a closed session for a donation agreement and an education session on agenda software.

• 2024 Draft 1 Budget report and presentation
• Cost of Various Sidewalk Material Options report
• 2024 5K Foam Fest event approval for July 20, 2024, with exclusive use of Municipal Picnic Area and 4th Street lot July 18-21
• Not So Pro Volleyball Tournament approval for July 12-14, 2024
• Municipal Accommodation Tax Update report

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on the Treat Accessibly initiative for inclusive trick-or-treating, and to discuss a potential bicycle by-law with municipal law enforcement staff. The committee will also receive updates on the Twin-Pad Arena Library tour, a bench program, and an infrastructure review, and will adopt minutes from its September 7, 2023 meeting.

• Presentation on Treat Accessibly initiative by RE/MAX By The Bay Brokerage
• Discussion of potential Bicycle By-law with Municipal Law Enforcement staff
• Adoption of September 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on Twin-Pad Arena Library Tour - Fall 2023
• Update on Take a Break Bench Program

Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear updates on the new Collingwood General & Marine Hospital project and advisory committee processes. The committee will also consider several spending items, including up to $300 for senior information seminars, up to $150 for a postcard mailing, up to $150 for a business seminar, up to $1,000 for updating business development modules, and funds for tote bags and mileage. It will also review the Senior of the Year Award form changes.

• New Hospital Project Update by Collingwood General & Marine Hospital representatives
• Approve up to $300 for senior information seminars in 2023
• Allocate up to $150 for Canada Post mass mailing of promotional postcards
• Allocate up to $150 for a business seminar on age-friendly practices
• Allocate up to $1,000 for editing and updating AFC Business Development modules

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

The Wasaga Beach Joint Committee of the Whole and Council is meeting to receive several presentations and reports, including a delegation on Shore Lane traffic concerns, a presentation on Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative membership, a request from the Minor Hockey Association for a new twin pad arena, and an update on the on-demand transit pilot for Route 1. The council will also consider authorizing a $219,000 contract with Tatham Engineering for an addendum to the Beach Drive Area Transportation Environmental Assessment, funded partly through reserves.

• Delegation from Hamount Investments Ltd. & Tatham Engineering on Shore Lane traffic near 18th Street North
• Presentation from Wasaga Beach Minor Hockey Association on new Twin Pad Growth Plan
• On-Demand Transit update for Route 1, with launch slated for mid-November 2023
• Authorization to retain Tatham Engineering at $219,000 plus HST for Beach Drive EA addendum
• Approval of approximately $60,000 budget variance for EA, funded through Federal Gas Tax Reserve and Development Charges Reserve

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will hold a meeting on September 20, 2023, to consider six applications for consents (land severances) and minor variances. The agenda includes a land acknowledgement, disclosure of pecuniary interests, adoption of previous minutes, and a public hearing for each application. Staff reports and appendices are attached for each item.

• Consent application B32/23 by Gurjit Mahant for 34 Nancy Street
• Consent application B33/23 by Gerald & Suzanne Reu for 60 Robert Street South
• Variance application A19/23 by Rosalba D'Angelo for 1038 Mosley Street
• Variance application A20/23 by Sue Fucili for 34-62nd Street North
• Consent application B18/23 by DAS Development Corp for 88 & 176 Lyons Court

Healthy Community Network Committee

The Healthy Community Network Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes and receiving procedural training. They will also discuss using off-site town facilities for meetings and forming a sub-committee for goal setting.

• Adoption of August 18, 2023 minutes
• Procedural and Code of Conduct training by Nicole Rubli
• Discussion on using off-site Town facilities for meetings
• Formation of HCN Sub-Committee for goal setting

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council will consider approving a five-year lease with The 400 Shop Inc. to operate the pro shop concession at the new Twin-Pad Arena and Library at 544 Mosley Street. A public meeting is scheduled for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application by Ambria (Wasaga) Inc. A delegation from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will seek support for active school travel initiatives at Worsley Elementary School.

• Five-year lease with The 400 Shop Inc. for pro shop concession at 544 Mosley Street, annual rent $3,600
• Public meeting on proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment by Ambria (Wasaga) Inc.
• Delegation from Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on active school travel for Worsley Elementary School
• Award of tender #PW2023-23 for supply and delivery of screened winter sand to Darren Neil & S
• Fire Department monthly report for August 2023 received for information

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to consider approving its 2022-2026 goals and action plan. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Parks Department on trails and access paths, and updates on community events like a food drive and a library tour.

• Approval of 2022-2026 Accessibility Advisory Committee Goals/Action Plan
• Presentation from Parks Dept on trails and access paths
• Thanksgiving Food Drive for Wasaga Beach Ministerial Foodbank – October 1, 2023
• Twin-Pad Arena Library Tour – Fall 2023
• Farmer's Market collaborative table with Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee – September 12, 2023

Special Emergency Council Meeting

The Wasaga Beach Special Emergency Council Meeting on September 2, 2023, will consider two by-laws: one to appoint six temporary Municipal Law Enforcement Officers through September 30, 2023, and a confirmatory by-law to ratify the meeting's proceedings. The meeting is held virtually at 8:00 AM.

• By-law 2023-91 appoints Keith Arthur Elliott, Amit Das, Alberto Galindo Parra, Walter Derick Jason Young, Christopher John William Clark, and Shayan Maljou as temporary Municipal Law Enforcement Officers until September 30, 2023.
• By-law 2023-92 confirms and adopts all actions taken at this Special Emergency Meeting.

Council passed a by-law to appoint temporary Municipal Law Enforcement Officers. Additionally, Council approved a waiver to extend a road closure beyond three days until midnight on September 5, 2023.

• Approved waiver to extend road closure beyond 3 days until midnight September 5, 2023 (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-91 to appoint temporary Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-92 to confirm proceedings of the September 2, 2023 meeting (7-0)

Economic Development Tourism Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Economic Development & Tourism Advisory Committee will consider adopting its new Terms of Reference and discuss next steps for the Tourism Destination Marketing Plan (TDMP) refresh. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and a roundtable discussion.

• Adoption of new Terms of Reference for the committee
• Discussion of TDMP refresh proposal from Brain Trust
• Adoption of minutes from July 26, 2023 meeting

Special Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Special Committee of the Whole - Budget is meeting to receive a staff report on the 2024 Budget Education Session. The session is an educational briefing for council members on how the tax rate is calculated, budget pressures, and proposed budget guidelines and assumptions. No decisions are being made; the report is received for information only.

• Budget Education Session led by CFO/Treasurer Jocelyn Lee
• Review of tax rate calculation and council-controlled vs. non-controlled pressures
• Proposed budget guidelines include 3.0% general inflation and utility increases (Hydro 2%, Natural Gas 2%, Water 4%)
• Discussion of council priorities for 2024-2026 budget years
• Bill 23 impact on Development Charge collections reflected in forecasts

The Committee of the Whole held an educational session regarding 2024 budget changes, forecasts, and tax rate options. No budget figures were finalized, as staff advised that next steps will be considered at September meetings.

• Approved the agenda for August 28, 2023 (6-0)
• Received the 2024 Budget Education Session report for information (6-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

The Wasaga Beach Joint Committee of the Whole and Council meets to decide on several items, including a zoning by-law amendment for 1413 Mosley Street, a public meeting for a zoning change at Lot 55 Wood Ave, and a report on the Nottawasaga River no-wake request. They will also consider the 2024 budget schedule, a downtown community safety zone by-law, and updates on business licensing and short-term accommodations.

• Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment Z07/23 at Lot 55 Wood Ave
• Recommendation to approve zoning by-law amendment Z05/23 for 1413 Mosley Street
• Report on Nottawasaga River no-wake request, directing staff to proceed with Step 1 (education/awareness)
• 2024 Budget Schedule approval, with completion target of December 14, 2023
• By-law 2023-86 to establish Downtown Community Safety Zones on streets like River Road West, Mosley Street, and Main Street

Council approved the 2024 budget schedule and an amendment to designate parts of highways as community safety zones. The body also accepted recommendations for the Nottawasaga River no-wake request and approved a zoning by-law amendment for 1413 Mosley Street.

• Approved 2024 Budget Schedule (6-0)
• Approved amendment to designate highways as community safety zones (6-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z05/23 for 1413 Mosley Street (6-0)
• Accepted River Resources Committee recommendations for Nottawasaga River no-wake request (6-0)
• Approved amended Terms of Reference for Climate Action Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Directed staff to report on alternatives to firework displays (6-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-87 to appoint a full-time Municipal Law Enforcement and Property Standards Officer (6-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-89 to amend vehicular nuisance event prohibitions (6-0)

Healthy Community Network Committee

The Healthy Community Network Committee is meeting to handle routine business: appoint a chair and vice-chair, adopt June minutes, and review old agendas. They will also discuss setting their top 3 goals for 2023, a future CAO presentation, and forming sub-committees.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for the meeting
• Adoption of June 16, 2023 minutes
• Review of past HCN agendas and minutes (2018-2020)
• Discussion of 2023 goals (top 3)
• Forming of sub-committees

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair for the meeting and approved the minutes from June 16, 2023. Members decided to discuss the formation of a goal-setting sub-committee at the next meeting and requested a Town staff contact for booking meeting rooms.

• Appointed Mary Lou Peers as Chair (2-0)
• Appointed Graham Sowyrda as Vice-Chair (2-0)
• Approved June 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Decided to discuss a goal-setting sub-committee at the next meeting (5-0)
• Approved request to use Town facilities for sub-committee meetings and establish a staff booking contact (5-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on August 16, 2023, to consider eight applications for consents (land severances) and minor variances. The agenda includes staff recommendations to approve each application, but the committee will make the final decisions. The meeting also includes adoption of the July 19, 2023 minutes and a land acknowledgement.

• Consent application B27/23 by Josip Abaza for property on 75th Street South
• Variance application A18/23 by Andrew Vandemeer for 2166 Shore Lane
• Variance application A17/23 by Gurjit Manhant for Joanne Crescent, Lot 52
• Consent applications B28/23, B29/23, B30/23, B31/23 by Gurjit Manhant for Joanne Crescent Lots 52 and 56
• Minor variance application A15/23 by Ron Fleer for 2-64th Street North (resubmission)

The Committee of Adjustment approved four applications for land severances and zoning variances. These decisions allow for the creation of new residential lots and the construction of a detached accessory building with specific height and setback variances.

• Approved severance for Josip Abaza at 75th Street South to create one residential lot (4-0)
• Approved zoning variance for Andrew Vandemeer at 2166 Shore Lane for a 6.0m high two-storey detached accessory building (4-0)
• Approved zoning variance for Gurjit Mahant at Joanne Crescent, Lot 52 for a minimum lot frontage of 11.4 metres (4-0)
• Approved severance for Gurjit Mahant at Joanne Crescent, Lot 52 to create one new lot (4-0)
• Adopted minutes of the July 19, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

The Wasaga Beach Joint Committee of the Whole and Council will consider awarding a $1,895,788.80 contract for the Beachwood Watermain Looping project to Arnott Construction Limited, and authorizing $39,877.50 for emergency design work on a Trillium Creek bank failure at #42 Christopher Avenue. The meeting also includes presentations on youth mental health, a partnership request, and a new edition of 'Wasaga Saga', plus routine consent items like fire department reports and a naloxone kit distribution agreement.

• Award Beachwood Watermain Looping Contract PW2018-08 to Arnott Construction Limited for $1,895,788.80
• Authorize $39,877.50 for Ainley Group to design emergency repair of Trillium Creek bank failure at #42 Christopher Avenue
• Authorize Fire Chief to execute agreement with Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit for naloxone kit distribution
• Receive presentation from Rural Ontario Medical Program on youth mental health crisis
• Consider partnership with Institute of Southern Georgian Bay and publication of new 'Wasaga Saga' edition

Council approved several major infrastructure projects, including a $17.5M road urbanization contract and a $1.9M watermain looping project. The board also authorized the Fire Chief to distribute naloxone kits and requested cost reports for a local publication.

• Awarded River Road West Urbanization contract to GIP Construction and Materials Limited for $17,509,420.60
• Awarded Beachwood Watermain Looping contract to Arnott Construction Limited for $1,895,788.80
• Authorized $39,877.50 for Ainley Group for emergency repair design at #42 Christopher Avenue
• Authorized Fire Chief to execute agreement with Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to distribute naloxone kits
• Directed staff to report on costs for the 50th Anniversary edition of Wasaga Saga
• Referred Institute of Southern Georgian Bay partnership opportunity to staff for review
• Approved August 10, 2023 agenda as amended (6-0)

River Resources Committee

The Wasaga Beach River Resources Committee is meeting to handle routine items and discuss several river-related matters. Key agenda items include an OPP update for the 2023 season, a review of a draft recommendation report responding to a no-wake zone and speed limit request from Shaka Wasaga, and discussions on education and outreach initiatives and a new Safe & Smart Boating Guide.

• OPP Update - 2023 Season
• No Wake Zone Request, Shaka Wasaga - Deputation to Coordinated Committee July 21, 2022
• Review Draft Recommendation Report in Response to 'No Wake Zone' and Speed Limit Request/Shaka Wasaga Deputation
• Education & Outreach Initiatives
• New Safe & Smart Boating Guide

Advisory Committee on Tourism

The Advisory Committee on Tourism will consider recommending an updated Terms of Reference to Council, which defines the committee's purpose, membership, and responsibilities. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from the previous meeting and standard procedural items.

• Recommendation to Council to approve proposed Terms of Reference for the Advisory Committee on Tourism
• Adoption of minutes from July 19, 2023 meeting

The Advisory Committee on Tourism recommended that Council approve the proposed Terms of Reference and hire Brain Trust for the TDMP refresh. The committee also established a subcommittee to research a potential Sister City partnership.

• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended Council approve proposed Terms of Reference (5-0)
• Recommended Council entrust Brain Trust with TDMP refresh (5-0)
• Formed Sister City subcommittee led by C. Plater and G.P. Charrier (5-0)
• Approved invitation for Wasaga Business Tourism Association to present (5-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will meet on July 19, 2023, to consider six applications for consents and minor variances on residential properties. The committee is expected to vote on each application, with staff recommending approval for all. The meeting also includes adoption of the previous minutes and a land acknowledgement.

• Consent application B25/23 for Wood Avenue, Lot 55 (Joe Severiano)
• Minor variance A13/23 for 164 Santos Lane (Sarah Stanshall)
• Minor variance A14/23 for 49 Nancy Street (Harold Van Gool)
• Minor variance A15/23 for 2-64th Street North (Ron Fleer)
• Minor variance A16/23 for Leslie Ann Drive (Shauna & Dan McFarlane)

The Committee of Adjustment approved a lot severance on Wood Avenue and two minor variances for residential properties. One application for a new dwelling on 64th Street North was deferred at the applicant's request to provide a clearer proposal.

• Approved lot severance for Joe Severiano at Wood Avenue, Lot 55 (5-0)
• Approved minor variance for Sarah Stanshall at 164 Santos Lane (5-0)
• Approved minor variance for Harold Van Gool at 49 Nancy Street (4-0)
• Deferred minor variance application from Ron Fleer at 2-64th Street North (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of the June 21, 2023 meeting (5-0)

Advisory Committee on Tourism

The Wasaga Beach Advisory Committee on Tourism will hear a presentation from Brain Trust on updating the Tourism Destination Management Plan (TDMP) and review a letter from the Wasaga Beach Ratepayers Association about provincial park upkeep. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from a previous meeting.

• Brain Trust to present proposal for updating the Tourism Destination Management Plan (TDMP)
• Committee recommendations for TDMP include measurable action items, market review, and public policy levers like removing downtown parking fees
• Ratepayers Association letter raises concerns about detritus, garbage, and general appearance at Wasaga Beach Provincial Parks
• Committee to adopt minutes from June 28, 2023 meeting

The Advisory Committee on Tourism received a presentation from Brain Trust regarding a proposal to update the Tourism Destination Management Plan. The committee will discuss the presentation at the next meeting to form a recommendation for Council. Members also agreed to explore sending a letter to Ontario Parks and the relevant Ministry regarding park maintenance.

• Approved June 28, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received Brain Trust presentation on TDMP Refresh as information (5-0)
• Agreed to explore sending a letter to Ontario Parks and the Ministry regarding inadequate maintenance

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION

This is a special closed-session meeting of Wasaga Beach Council. Council will move into closed session to discuss a TPAL donation and naming rights, and a municipal land matter involving potential litigation. The only public action is a confirmatory by-law (2023-83) to ratify the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session item: TPAL Donation and Naming Rights (personal matters and negotiations)
• Closed session item: Municipal Land Matter (litigation or potential litigation)
• Confirmatory By-law 2023-83 to confirm proceedings of the July 13, 2023 special meeting

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council met in a special closed session. Council provided staff direction following discussions on TPAL donation and naming rights and a municipal land matter. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved moving into closed session to discuss TPAL Donation and Naming Rights and a Municipal Land Matter (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-83 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting (7-0)

Age - Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee met and received updates on the June Seniors Expo, the Age-Friendly Business project, and the Action Plan review. Members approved participating in a collaborative table at the September 12 Farmers Market with the Accessibility Advisory Committee. The meeting was largely procedural, with all motions carried unanimously.

• Approved participation at September 12 Farmers Market collaborative table
• Established Action Plan, Age-Friendly Business, and Budget work groups
• Noted 602 visitors and 77 exhibitors at June 21 Seniors Expo
• County of Simcoe Age-Friendly Business Recognition applications due Sept 30
• Cancelled August 8 committee meeting

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee created three work groups focused on the Action Plan, business, and budget. The committee also approved participation in a collaborative table at the September 12th Farmer's Market.

• Approved minutes from June 13, 2023 (7-0)
• Established Action Plan Work Group (T. Bone, J. Burke, Councillor Ego, L. Hodgson, G. King, D. Mancini)
• Established Age-Friendly Business Work Group (J. Burke, C. Gough, A. Kemp, J. Pallas, D. Mancini, P. Rush, S. Sinclair)
• Established Budget Work Group (J. Burke, A. Kemp, J. Pallas, P. Rush)
• Approved participation at the September 12th Farmer's Market (6-0)
• Agreed to cancel the August 8/23 meeting

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes from May 31, 2023, and receiving updates on several accessibility-related initiatives. The agenda includes a verbal update on non-verbal signage at municipal playgrounds, a Thanksgiving food drive for the local food bank, a tour of the Twin-Pad Arena library, and a collaborative table at the Farmer's Market with the Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee. The committee will also discuss its goals and action plan.

• Non-verbal signage at municipal playground locations - verbal update
• Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Wasaga Beach Ministerial Foodbank - October 1, 2023
• Twin-Pad Arena Library Tour - Fall 2023
• Farmer's Market collaborative table with Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee - September 12, 2023, 3pm-7pm
• Accessibility Advisory Committee Goals/Action Plan

The committee approved participating in a collaborative booth with the Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee. Members also received updates on municipal playground signage and a food drive. An action plan for the 2022-2026 term was discussed and will be reviewed at the next meeting.

• Approved May 31, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved partnership booth with Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee for September 12, 2023 Farmer's Market (5-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council will consider approving the 2022 audited financial statements, which show a $21M surplus under accounting rules but a $6.3M deficit after removing accounting entries, funded from general reserves. Council will also receive a presentation on Geosands Inc.'s 2022 operations and audited financial statements, and consider converting Senior Library Aide positions to Library Assistants to address a wage disparity.

• 2022 audited financial statements show $21.5M surplus under PSAB rules, but $6.3M deficit after removing accounting entries, funded from reserves
• General reserves decreased from $48.7M in 2021 to $42.4M in 2022; long-term debt rose to $19.2M
• Presentation and approval of Geosands Inc. 2022 audited financial statements and 2023-2025 business plan
• Conversion of Senior Library Aide positions to Library Assistants to close a $9.72/hr wage gap
• Fire Department monthly report for May 2023 to be received for information

Council approved the 2022 audited financial statements for the Town and Geosands Inc. Several funding approvals were made for the Fire Department and the twin-pad arena and library project. A five-year lease was authorized for the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital.

• Approved 2022 Audited Financial Statements for the Town (7-0)
• Approved Geosands Inc. 2022 Audited Financial Statements (7-0)
• Approved $68,000 unbudgeted expenditure for Fire Department small fleet vehicle
• Authorized 5-year lease with Collingwood General and Marine Hospital at 1621 Mosley Street Unit 1
• Approved contract fee increases for Colliers Project Leaders ($62,690) and MJMA architects ($202,500) (7-0)
• Authorized $25,000 naming right sponsorship for Twin-Pad Arena and Library Mini Stick Rink (6-1)
• Awarded Landscape Architectural Consultant contract for Zancor Ramblewood Drive Park to Henry Kortekaas & Associates Inc. (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Fees and Charges updates for EV Charging Stations

Advisory Committee on Tourism

The Wasaga Beach Advisory Committee on Tourism is meeting to discuss a proposed refresh of the 2018 Tourism Destination Management Plan, consider adding economic development to its mandate, and hear updates from South Georgian Bay Tourism and the Senior Events Coordinator. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no final decisions listed.

• Brain Trust proposal for Wasaga Beach Tourism Strategy Refresh
• Terms of Reference update to include Economic Development
• South Georgian Bay Tourism update by Melissa Twist
• Destination Ontario travel intentions study presentation
• Council priorities for tourism

The Advisory Committee on Tourism expressed interest in hiring Brain Trust to update the 2018 Tourism Destination Management Plan and invited a formal presentation. The committee also agreed to review the South Georgian Bay Tourism website and will update its Terms of Reference to include Economic Development.

• Approved May 24, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received presentation from South Georgian Bay Tourism and agreed to review their website (6-0)
• Approved interest in using Brain Trust to update the Tourism Destination Management Plan (6-0)
• Invited Brain Trust to formally present a proposal based on committee priorities (6-0)
• Agreed to form a sub-committee for Christmas Market planning
• Identified Council priority action items B.8, D.29, and O.52-56 as areas for committee assistance

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider 11 applications for consent (land severance) and one minor variance. Two applications are recommended for deferral, while the rest are recommended for approval. The meeting includes standard procedural items like adopting previous minutes.

• Application B15/23 for consent at 929 & 931 River Road East recommended for deferral
• Application B18/23 for consent at 88 & 176 Lyons Court recommended for deferral
• Three applications (B20/23, B19/23, A12/23) for consent and variance at Joanne Crescent, Lot 57, recommended for approval
• Two applications (B16/23, B17/23) for consent at 38 Laidlaw Street, Lots 29 & 30, recommended for approval
• Three applications (B22/23, B23/23, B24/23) for consent at 512 Golf Course Road recommended for approval

The Committee of Adjustment approved three applications from Gurjit Mahant to create additional lots and grant area variances on Joanne Crescent. Two other applications were deferred, and one application for 38 Laidlaw Street remained incomplete in the record.

• Adopted May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Deferred application B15/23 for 929 & 931 River Road East (5-0)
• Deferred application B18/23 for 88 & 176 Lyons Court (5-0)
• Approved severance application B20/23 for Joanne Crescent, Lot 57 (4-1)
• Approved severance application B19/23 for Joanne Crescent, Lot 57 (4-1)
• Approved variance application A12/23 for Joanne Crescent, Lot 57 (4-1)

Property Standards Committee

The Wasaga Beach Property Standards Committee is meeting virtually on June 20, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural: appointing a chair and vice chair, adopting minutes from August 2022, and reviewing the committee's code of conduct and terms of reference. No property-specific cases or enforcement actions are listed.

• Appointment of Chair for 2022-2026 term
• Appointment of Vice Chair for 2022-2026 term
• Adoption of minutes from August 16, 2022 meeting
• Review of Code of Conduct
• Review of Terms of Reference

The committee appointed Adam Harrod as Chair and Harold Van Gool as Vice Chair for the 2022-2026 term. The minutes from the August 16, 2022 meeting were also adopted.

• Appointed Adam Harrod as Chair (4-0)
• Appointed Harold Van Gool as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Adopted August 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Healthy Community Network Committee

The Wasaga Beach Healthy Community Network Committee is meeting to adopt previous minutes, hear a presentation from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on the Simcoe-Muskoka On The Move initiative, and discuss both deferred goals from the 2018-2022 committee and proposed new goals for 2023. No binding decisions are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and discussion-oriented.

• Presentation by Sherry Diaz of Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on Simcoe-Muskoka On The Move
• Discussion of goals from previous HCN Committee (2018-2022), deferred from May 19, 2023 meeting
• Proposal of new 2023 HCN Goals by Mary Lou Peers

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Age - Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee met to receive updates and approve routine items. They approved spending up to $100 for a wheeled cart to help with community outreach, and discussed the upcoming seniors Expo, the Age-Friendly Business Project, and the use of the Age-Friendly logo. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved up to $100 for a wheeled cart for community outreach
• Seniors Expo planned with 77 exhibitors, up from 69 last year
• Free Town transit for seniors June 18-24, 2023
• Library awarded Seniors Community Grant for coach trips and concerts
• Discussed Age-Friendly Business Project online training modules

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee approved a small budget expenditure for a wheeled cart to assist with community events. The committee also received updates on the upcoming Expo, the Age-Friendly Business Project, and the maintenance of five community information hubs.

• Approved spending up to $100 for a wheeled cart for community outreach (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2023 (7-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council will hear three deputations, including one about Honk Mobile parking on Cedarlane Drive and another from Cedar Grove Park residents. They will also receive an OPP presentation on contracted policing services. Key decisions include authorizing a 10-year lease renewal for the Wasaga Beach Lions Club at the RecPlex and directing staff on the scope of a recreation facilities study.

• Deputation from Marta Kozak regarding Honk Mobile parking on Cedarlane Drive in Allenwood Beach
• Deputation from Cedar Grove Park residents about issues in the mobile home community
• OPP presentation on contracted municipal policing services
• Proposed 10-year lease renewal for Wasaga Beach Lions Club at 1724 Mosley Street for $10 annual fee
• Staff directed to include ice usage analysis and alternative uses in recreation facilities study RFP

Council directed staff to investigate a contract with the Ontario Provincial Police and the establishment of a Police Services Board. Other key actions included approving a 10-year lease for the Wasaga Beach Lions Club and purchasing new agenda management software.

• Directed staff to explore a contract with the OPP for policing services (7-0)
• Directed staff to report on establishing a Police Services Board (7-0)
• Authorized 10-year lease for Wasaga Beach Lions Club at RecPlex through May 31, 2033 (7-0)
• Approved procurement of eScribe software with a 2023 variance of $19,587 (7-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z11/21 (7-0)
• Approved Climate Action Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and $2,000 budget (7-0)
• Approved Council Expense and Conference Policy (7-0)
• Approved amended Social Media Policy (7-0)

River Resources Committee

The River Resources Committee will meet to adopt previous minutes and discuss a sub-committee to review vessel operation restriction regulations and speed rules on the Nottawasaga River. A no-wake zone request from Shaka Wasaga remains as unfinished business. The agenda is largely procedural with one substantive new business item.

• Proposed sub-committee to review Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations and speed on the Nottawasaga River
• No Wake Zone Request, Shaka Wasaga – carried over from July 2022
• Adoption of minutes from May 2, 2023

The committee established a sub-committee to review Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations and speed regulations on the Nottawasaga River. Members also received a municipal update regarding buoy installation and the 2nd Street boat ramp.

• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Established sub-committee to review Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations and speed regulations on the Nottawasaga River (8-0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review conceptual playground designs for Sunnidale Trails, River Road East Park, and Oakview Woods, focusing on accessibility. The agenda also includes appointing an interim chair, a chair, and a vice-chair, reviewing procedural by-laws, and discussing the Seniors Expo 2023. The committee will also receive updates on non-verbal signage at playgrounds and the Residential Accessibility Initiative Program.

• Conceptual playground design review: Sunnidale Trails
• Conceptual playground design review: River Road East Park Development
• Conceptual playground design review: Oakview Woods
• Appointment of Interim Chair, Chair, and Vice-Chair for 2023-2026 term
• Seniors Expo 2023 on June 21, 2023, 10am-2pm

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2023-2026 term. Members reviewed conceptual playground designs for three locations and decided to continue a non-verbal signage initiative using existing funds. The Residential Accessibility Initiative Program was discontinued.

• Appointed Fred Heyduk as Interim Chair for the May 31 meeting (6-0)
• Accepted minutes of September 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Appointed Fred Heyduk as Chair for the 2023-2026 term (5-0)
• Appointed Shelby Verkindt as Vice-Chair for the 2023-2026 term (5-0)
• Approved continuing non-verbal signage initiative with existing funds and seeking more in 2024 Budget (5-0)
• Discontinued the Residential Accessibility Initiative Program (5-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council will hold public meetings on two zoning applications (929 & 931 River Road East and 1413 Mosley Street), consider issuing an Expression of Interest for a Pro Shop and Food Concession at the new Twin-Pad and Library, and vote on by-laws setting 2023 tax rates and fees. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour relations, land negotiations, and legal matters.

• Public meeting for zoning file Z04/23 at 929 & 931 River Road East
• Public meeting for zoning file Z05/23 at 1413 Mosley Street
• Expression of Interest for Pro Shop and Food Concession at the Twin-Pad and Library (TPL)
• By-law 2023-60 to set 2023 tax rates and levy taxes
• Closed session items include Community Hub negotiations, OPP Detachment update, and Beachfront Lease matter

Council approved a directive for staff to issue an Expression of Interest for the Pro Shop and Food Concession at the Twin-Pad and Library (TPL). Two public meetings were held regarding zoning by-law amendments, but no decisions were made on those applications.

• Approved agenda for May 25, 2023 (7-0)
• Directed staff to issue Expression of Interest for Pro Shop and Food Concession at the TPL (7-0)
• Received Community Services Consent List item 7.1 (7-0)
• Received Development Services Consent List item 7.3 (7-0)
• Held public meeting for zoning amendment at 929 & 931 River Road East (no decision made)
• Held public meeting for zoning amendment at 1413 Mosley Street (no decision made)

Advisory Committee on Tourism

The Wasaga Beach Advisory Committee on Tourism will hold a meeting on May 24, 2023, to discuss its budget and work plan, and review the Tourism Destination Management Plan. The committee will also consider feedback from a business round table and appoint a committee chair.

• Appointment of Committee Chair
• Budget and Work Plan brainstorm session
• Tourism Destination Management Plan review (staff report attached)
• Business Round Table Feedback Review

Healthy Community Network Committee

The Healthy Community Network Committee will appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2023-2026 term and a Secretary for the May 19 meeting. Members will also review committee goals, update the HCN website, discuss inviting non-members, and consider a presence at the Simcoe County TRAIL TUNES event on June 3, 2023. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and a future presentation on active school planning.

• Appointment of Chair for 2023-2026 term
• Appointment of Vice Chair for 2023-2026 term
• Appointment of Secretary for May 19, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of HCN presence at Simcoe County TRAIL TUNES event on June 3, 2023 at RecPlex Rotary Band Shell
• Review of HCN Goals and update of HCN Website

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for land consent and variances. These include requests for property changes at various residential addresses in Wasaga Beach.

• Consent application: 315 Sunnidale Road South
• Variance application: 502 River Road East
• Consent application: Wildwood Drive
• Variance applications: Lot 55, Plan 1700; Lot 58, Plan 1700; and 1004 Mosley Street

The Committee of Adjustment approved three applications to create new lots and one minor variance for a home addition. All approved applications passed with 4-0 votes.

• Approved severance at 315 Sunnidale Road South to create one new lot (4-0)
• Approved minor variance at 502 River Road East for a 140.3 square metre second-floor addition (4-0)
• Approved severance at Wildwood Drive to create one new lot (4-0)
• Adopted minutes of the April 19, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council will consider approving the Town's estimated $2,524,522.01 capital contribution for the joint-use community space at the new Sunnidale Elementary School, funded from reserves and repaid over 12.5 years. The agenda also includes routine items like the April Fire Department report and a request to use Oakview Woods for a rain barrel sale.

• Approve $2,524,522.01 for Sunnidale Elementary School joint-use capital costs
• Receive April 2023 Fire Department monthly report
• Approve Climate Action Team's use of Oakview Woods for rain barrel sale May 12-14, 2023
• Receive Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee minutes from October 18, 2022
• Discuss Beach Drive traffic flow options

Council approved committing an estimated $2,524,522.01 for the SCDSB Sunnidale Elementary School construction and amended the 2023 budget to include this cost. Other key actions included awarding playground contracts and implementing a new traffic flow plan for Beach Drive.

• Approved $2,524,522.01 for SCDSB Sunnidale Elementary School capital costs (7-0)
• Approved implementation of Beach Drive Traffic Flow Option No. 5
• Approved $56,150 (plus HST) to retain Ainley Group for Constance Boulevard Drainage EA
• Awarded Oakview Woods Playground Renewal contract to New World Park Solutions
• Awarded River Road East Playground Development contract to A.B.C. Recreation Limited
• Approved making the Open Patio Program permanent
• Approved use of Oakview Woods for a Rain Barrel Sale fundraiser
• Passed By-law 2023-57 to appoint seasonal Municipal Law Enforcement Officers

Age - Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee received a presentation on Council Term Priorities, including neighbourhood walking audits, affordable housing, and bus route reviews. The committee appointed Gertrude King as Vice-Chair, discussed the upcoming Seniors Month flag raising and Expo, and reinstated action plan items for senior information hubs and age-friendly business promotion.

• Appointment of Gertrude King as Vice-Chair for 2023-2026 term
• Presentation by CAO Andrew McNeill on Council Term Priorities: walking audits, long-term care facility, affordable housing, walk-in clinic, bus routes
• Seniors Month flag raising on June 8, 2023 at 9:00 am with Mayor and Council
• Age-Friendly Expo planning: no free lunch, Youth Centre Grill Team providing food at cost, entertainment added
• Reinstatement of action plan items: senior info hubs, 211 promotion, age-friendly business education

The committee appointed a new Vice Chair and updated its 2023-2026 action plan. Members agreed to reinstate community brochure hubs and continue promoting 211 and age-friendly business education.

• Appointed Gertrude King as Vice Chair for the 2023-2026 term (6-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Agreed to reinstate age-friendly community brochure hubs on the 2023-2026 action plan (6-0)
• Agreed to promote 211 and continue age-friendly business promotion on the 2023-2026 action plan (6-0)

River Resources Committee

The Wasaga Beach River Resources Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopting minutes, appointing a chair, vice-chair, and secretary, and receiving a municipal update on the barge launch, Nottawasaga River maintenance, and the 2nd Street boat launch. They will also revisit a no-wake zone request from Shaka Wasaga that was previously deputed to the Coordinated Committee in July 2022.

• No Wake Zone Request, Shaka Wasaga – deputation to Coordinated Committee July 21, 2022
• Appointments – Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary
• Municipal Update: Barge Launch; Nottawasaga River Maintenance; 2nd Street Boat Launch
• Adoption of minutes from August 30, 2022

The River Resources Committee approved minutes from August 30, 2022, and unanimously elected Jason Ruttan as Chair, Cathy Wilde as Vice-Chair, and Michele Robinson as Secretary. Staff provided an update on Nottawasaga River maintenance, including equipment, channel limits, and coordination with agencies. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled to review a no-wake zone request from Shaka Wasaga and the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulation.

• Approved August 30, 2022 minutes (8-0)
• Appointed Jason Ruttan as Chair for 2022-2026 term (8-0)
• Appointed Cathy Wilde as Vice-Chair for 2022-2026 term (8-0)
• Appointed Michele Robinson as Secretary for 2022-2026 term (8-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

The Wasaga Beach Joint Committee of the Whole and Council will consider awarding three contracts totaling about $1.57 million for asphalt resurfacing, two stake trucks, and engineering services for the River Road West reconstruction. They will also discuss making resident parking passes free, adjusting parking rates, and approving a part-lot control exemption for the River's Edge subdivision. A presentation from South Georgian Bay Tourism is scheduled.

• Award Tender #PW2023-05 for hot mix asphalt to Diamond Earth Works Corporation for $259,998.71
• Award Tender #FL2023-05 for two stake trucks to Lewis Motor Sales Inc. for $318,959.40
• Award engineering contract for River Road West reconstruction (Veterans Way to Blueberry Trail) to R.J. Burnside & Associates for $992,200.70
• Remove fees for resident parking passes and adjust municipal parking rates (Option 2)
• Approve part-lot control exemption for Blocks 698-704, 758-760, Plan 51M-1235 (River's Edge Phase 1)

Council eliminated fees for resident parking passes and approved several public works contracts, including road reconstruction and equipment purchases. The board also directed staff to update a report on the need for a secondary school in Wasaga Beach.

• Approved engaging Altus Group Economic Consulting to update the 2016 secondary school need report (5-0)
• Awarded Hot Mix Asphalt tender to Diamond Earth Works Corporation for $259,998.71 (5-0)
• Awarded two stake trucks tender to Lewis Motor Sales Inc. for $318,959.40 (5-0)
• Awarded River Road West reconstruction inspection services to R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited for $992,200.70 (5-0)
• Removed fees for resident parking passes and adjusted municipal parking rates (5-0)
• Approved enhanced enforcement strategies for public nuisance events (5-0)
• Approved Corvette Club Spring Fling event and waived rental fees (5-0)
• Approved $2,500.00 in sponsorship for the Corvette Club Spring Fling (4-1)

Advisory Committee on Tourism

The Wasaga Beach Advisory Committee on Tourism is meeting to receive an update from the Economic Development Officer on tourism projects, including the tourism website, a four-season activity guide, wayfinding signage, and marketing campaigns. The committee will also review its terms of reference, the Tourism Destination Management Plan, and discuss its budget and workplan. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and land acknowledgement.

• Economic Development Officer update on tourism projects
• Terms of Reference update
• Tourism Destination Management Plan review
• Budget and workplan discussion
• Wayfinding signage phase 2 installation planned for spring 2023

The committee appointed Steve Harlow as Vice-Chair and Kaitlyn Monsma as Secretary for the remainder of 2023. Members received an update on tourism projects and began reviewing the Tourism Destination Management Plan.

• Appointed Steve Harlow as Vice-Chair for the remainder of 2023 (5-0)
• Appointed Kaitlyn Monsma as Secretary for the remainder of 2023 (5-0)
• Approved April 20th, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Received Economic Development Officer Update Report for information (5-0)

Healthy Community Network Committee

The Healthy Community Network Committee is meeting to handle routine organizational business: adopting its terms of reference, appointing a chair and vice-chair for the 2022-2026 term, and discussing goals, website updates, and inviting non-members. The minutes from the October 20, 2022 meeting will be considered at the next meeting on May 19, 2023.

• Adoption of 2023-23 Terms of Reference for the Healthy Community Network Committee
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2022-2026 term
• Discussion of HCN goals including Bee City and Signs/Trail Maps
• Update on HCN website
• Discussion on inviting non-members to future meetings

The committee decided to move the HCN website content to the Town of Wasaga Beach website and remove the standalone site. Members agreed to rotate the secretary duties and deferred the appointment of a Chair and Vice-Chair to the next meeting.

• Decided to incorporate HCN website content into the Town website and remove the standalone site
• Elected to rotate the task of creating minutes among members
• Deferred appointment of Chair to the next meeting
• Deferred appointment of Vice-Chair to the next meeting
• Decided to review previous committee goals for potential inclusion in 2022-2026 goals

Advisory Committee on Tourism

The Advisory Committee on Tourism is holding a regular meeting on April 20, 2023. The agenda is mostly procedural, including a land acknowledgement, disclosure of interests, and a closed session for education and training on topics like procedural rules, code of conduct, terms of reference, and freedom of information. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session for education/training on procedural rules, code of conduct, terms of reference, and FOI/accessibility
• Next meeting scheduled for April 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

The committee met to conduct a closed session for education and training. No substantive policy decisions or public actions were recorded.

• Approved moving into Closed Session for procedural, code of conduct, terms of reference, and freedom of information training (7-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on April 19, 2023, to consider 11 applications: one minor variance and one consent at 8 & 12 Bayview Avenue, one minor variance at 1048 Mosley Street, and eight consent applications on Joanne Crescent. The agenda includes a recommendation to approve each application. The meeting will also adopt minutes from February and March meetings.

• Minor variance and consent applications by John Konrad for 8 & 12 Bayview Avenue (Lots 35 & 36)
• Eight consent applications by Rod Reynolds for lots on Joanne Crescent (Lots 45, 46, 50, 53, 55, 58)
• Minor variance application by Ron Fleer for 1048 Mosley Street
• Adoption of minutes from February 15 and March 15, 2023 meetings

The Committee of Adjustment approved several land-use applications, including a lot line boundary adjustment on Bayview Avenue and the creation of new residential building lots on Joanne Crescent.

• Adopted minutes from February 15 and March 15, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved minor variance A05/23 for 8 & 12 Bayview Avenue (5-0)
• Approved consent application B04/23 for lot line adjustment at 8 & 12 Bayview Avenue (5-0)
• Approved consent application B05/23 to create a residential building lot on Joanne Crescent (5-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council will receive presentations and deputations, including a revised development concept for 80 River Road East, a request for noise enforcement, and a grant request from the Corvette Club. They will also consider a consent list that includes a $99,800 two-year cleaning contract for beachfront washrooms, with a waiver of the three-quote procurement policy.

• Two-year beachfront washroom cleaning contract for $99,800, waiving three-quote procurement policy
• Revised development concept for 80 River Road East presented by Robert Russell Planning Consultants
• Deputation requesting additional noise pollution enforcement initiatives
• Wasaga Beach Corvette Club requests grant and sign by-law exemption for Spring Fling 2023
• Deputation requesting review of mobile sign by-law

Council authorized a two-year cleaning contract for beachfront washrooms and food-court facilities. They also granted a temporary permit for kitchen facilities at a Bed and Breakfast and established an annual 'No Mow May' by-law exemption.

• Approved $99,800 two-year cleaning contract for Playland park and food-court washrooms (6-0)
• Approved temporary use of kitchen facilities at 7 Simcoe Street Bed and Breakfast (6-0)
• Approved annual exemption to Clean Yards By-law #2019-14 from May 1st to May 31st for 'No Mow May' (6-0)
• Referred noise pollution enforcement request from Rosalba D'Angelo back to staff for review (6-0)
• Referred Wasaga Beach Corvette Club funding and sign requests back to staff (4-2)
• Denied request to permit 5 immediate signs for Corvette Club Spring Fling (3-3)
• Referred mobile sign by-law review request back to staff (6-0)
• Referred revised development concept for 80 River Road East back to staff (6-0)

Special Council - Closed Meeting

This is a special council meeting that will move into a closed session for education sessions on municipal auditors, the Ontario Clean Water Agency, Planning 101, and the Clerk's Department. The only public item is a confirmatory by-law to ratify the meeting's proceedings. No substantive decisions are on the open agenda.

• Closed session education sessions: Municipal Auditors, OCWA, Planning 101, Clerk's Department
• Confirmatory By-law 2023-46 to adopt meeting proceedings

Council met in a closed session to receive education on municipal auditors, the Ontario Clean Water Agency, planning, and the Clerk's Department. No substantive policy decisions were made in open session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved moving into closed session for education sessions (4-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-46 to confirm the meeting proceedings (5-0)

Age - Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee met and handled routine business: appointing Jeff Burke as chair, approving prior minutes, and receiving updates on the Senior of the Year Award, Seniors Expo, and the Age-Friendly Business Project. The committee approved a $3,500 budget for the 2023 Seniors Expo and discussed reviewing the Age-Friendly Community Plan and Action Plan for the new term.

• Appointed Jeff Burke as Chair for 2023-2026 term (5-0 vote)
• Approved $3,500 budget for 2023 Seniors Expo (June 21)
• Received update on County of Simcoe Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant (closes May 31, 2023)
• Discussed Age-Friendly Business Project and logo changes
• Next meeting scheduled for May 9, 2023

The committee appointed Jeff Burke as Chair for the 2023-2026 term and approved a $3,500 budget for the 2023 Seniors Expo. Members also reviewed the previous committee's Action Plan and received updates on the Senior of the Year Award and age-friendly business projects.

• Appointed Jeff Burke as Chair for 2023-2026 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 18, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved proposed Expo 2023 budget of $3,500 (5-0)
• Received AFCAC Coordinator verbal update for information (5-0)
• Received Member Roundtable verbal updates for information (5-0)
• Received Action Plan Review verbal update for information (5-0)

Special Council

This is a special closed-session meeting of Wasaga Beach Council. The only substantive item is a motion to move into closed session to receive a verbal update from the CAO regarding personnel and security of municipal property, followed by a resolution to confirm confidential direction to staff. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including agenda approval, a confirmatory by-law (2023-45), and adjournment.

• Closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2)(a) and (b) for CAO verbal update on personnel and security of municipal property
• Resolution to confirm confidential direction to staff regarding identifiable individuals and security of municipal property
• Confirmatory By-law 2023-45 to ratify proceedings of the April 4, 2023 special meeting

Council met for a special session that primarily consisted of a closed session to receive a verbal update from the CAO. No substantive public decisions were made other than the approval of the agenda and the meeting's confirmatory by-law.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved moving into closed session to discuss personnel and security of municipal property (6-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-45 to confirm the proceedings of the April 4, 2023 meeting (6-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council will hold a public meeting for a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment at 31 Lyons Court. The committee will also consider several event approvals, a fire department by-law update, and a boundary fence for the Twin-pad Arena and Library. Consent items include reports on library board minutes, capital works, and building permits.

• Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment OP01/22 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z01/22 at 31 Lyons Court
• Deputation from Wasaga St. Pats Hockey requesting not-for-profit recognition and ice time rates
• Recommendation to approve Trail Tunes event on June 3, 2023, with up to $5,000 from special events budget
• Recommendation to approve Wasaga Jeep Fest on July 8, 2023, with $678 in event fees for 3rd Street parking lot
• Recommendation to approve a six-foot double-sided privacy fence with a two-foot raised berm for the Twin-pad Library boundary

Council approved a beachfront lease renewal and passed several by-laws, including a new fire department regulation and a social media policy. A public meeting was held for a proposed development at 31 Lyons Court, though no decision was made on the application. Council also approved several community events and updated cemetery fees.

• Approved beachfront lease renewal and authorizing by-law 2023-43 (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-42 to establish and regulate the Wasaga Beach Fire Department
• Passed By-law 2023-40 implementing a Social Media Policy (including TikTok update)
• Approved 2023 cemetery fees and charges updates
• Approved 2023 Trail Tunes event on June 3rd with up to $5,000 allocation
• Approved 2023 Wasaga Jeep Fest for July 8th
• Approved annual Multisport Canada Triathlon for August 26th
• Received petition regarding 31 Lyons Court development and referred to staff (7-0)

Special Committee of the Whole - Budget Public Meeting

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council is holding a public meeting to present the proposed 2023 Operating and Capital Budget, Four-Year Operational Plan, and Ten-Year Capital Plan. The budget includes an 8.6% municipal property tax increase, adding about $171 per average household, and a total blended increase of 5.9% ($203 per year). The committee will receive public input and direct staff to bring the budget to the April 13 meeting for final consideration.

• 8.6% municipal tax increase; $171 annual increase for average household
• $18M to complete new Twin-Pad Arena; $4.6M to complete new Library
• $5.1M police budget (16% of taxation)
• $26M capital infrastructure investment
• $1.5M in new staffing costs

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council received the proposed 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets and public delegations. No final budget was approved; the plans will be brought back for final consideration on April 13th.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Received the 2023 Proposed Operating & Capital Budgets and Four-year Operational Plan and Ten-year Capital Plan (7-0)
• Received delegations from the 2023 Budget Public Consultation (7-0)
• Directed staff to bring the 2023 budgets and plans to the April 13th meeting for final consideration (7-0)

Special Council

This special council meeting is primarily a series of public meetings to hear delegations on four proposed zoning by-law amendments and one official plan amendment affecting properties on Poplar Glen Road, 18th Street North, Shore Lane, Mosley Street, and Sunnidale Road South. Council will also consider a confirmatory by-law to ratify the meeting's proceedings. No decisions on the amendments are listed on the agenda; the items are presented for public input.

• Public meeting: Zoning by-law amendment (Z11/21) at 21 Poplar Glen Road
• Public meeting: Official plan amendment (OP02/22) and zoning by-law amendment (Z02/22) for 15-19 18th Street North, 305-315 Shore Lane, and 722 Mosley Street
• Public meeting: Zoning by-law amendment (Z07/22) at 529 Sunnidale Road South
• Public meeting: Zoning by-law amendment (ZB04/22) at 1926 Mosley Street
• Confirmatory by-law 2023-39 to adopt and ratify council proceedings

Special Council

Wasaga Beach Special Council will consider a staff recommendation to purchase all branding materials, logos, and taglines from IDEA Studio for $15,000 plus $264 HST, replacing the 2022 branding that received negative feedback. Council will also vote on a by-law to accept provincial gas tax funding of $229,266 for public transportation, and a by-law to deem parts of Plan 835 not a registered subdivision.

• Purchase IDEA Studio branding materials for $15,000 plus $264 HST
• Authorize agreement for $229,266 provincial gas tax funding for public transit
• Deem Lots 22, 23, 24, part of 25 on Plan 835 not a registered subdivision
• Confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings

Council voted to acquire ownership of branding materials and logos from IDEA Studio and authorized a funding agreement for public transportation. Additionally, a by-law was passed regarding the status of specific lots on Registered Plan 835.

• Approved $15,000 plus $264 HST to transfer ownership of IDEA Studio branding materials, logos, taglines, and concepts to the Town (7-0)
• Directed staff to establish retail licensing agreement parameters with IDEA Studio (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-36 to authorize a funding agreement with the Province of Ontario for the Public Transportation Program (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-37 to deem parts of Registered Plan 835 not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-38 to confirm the proceedings of the March 16, 2023, special meeting (7-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will meet on March 15, 2023, to consider six applications: one consent and five variances. Each application includes a staff report and public meeting notice, and the committee is expected to vote on approval for each.

• Consent application B15/21 by Rodney Reynolds for Lot 22, Woodland Drive
• Variance application A35/22 by Mike Teeple for 19 Pearle Street
• Variance application A01/23 by Kirby Sheppard for 40 Laidlaw Street
• Variance application A02/23 by Andrew Vandemeer for 2185 Shorelane
• Variance application A03/23 by Richard Ciupa for 2022 Shorelane

The Committee of Adjustment approved six applications involving lot creations and zoning variances for residential properties. All decisions were passed with unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Approved lot creation at 183 Woodland Drive (5-0)
• Approved lot coverage variance for deck at 19 Pearl Street (5-0)
• Approved setback variances for new dwelling at 2185 Shore Lane (5-0)
• Approved setback and dwelling area variances at 40 Laidlaw Street (5-0)
• Approved setback and storey variances for new dwelling at 2022 Shore Lane (5-0)
• Approved lot creation at 25 Wood Avenue (5-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council will hold public meetings on two proposed zoning by-law amendments (ELM Wasaga Beach and Farsight Developments), receive a presentation on the 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets (Draft 3), and consider a consent list of routine items including event approvals, reports, and a vehicle use policy update.

• Public meeting for ELM Wasaga Beach (2016) or ELM Developments Inc. zoning by-law amendments (Files Z02/23 and Z03/23) for Elm Phase 3 & 4
• Public meeting for Farsight Developments Wasaga Inc. zoning by-law amendment (File Z01/23) and official plan amendment (File OP01/23)
• 2023 Operating & Capital Budgets – Draft 3 presentation and recommendation to forward to Budget Public Meeting
• Approval of 2023 Wasaga Beach Cruisers Fun Run on June 23-24 with $2,500 sponsorship grant
• Approval of 2023 Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Event on September 15-17 with $25,000 sponsorship

Council approved a trial 35-hour work week and a new organizational structure for non-union staff. The 2023 Operating and Capital Budget Draft 3 was approved to move forward to a public meeting. Council also passed several by-laws regarding public appointments and road naming.

• Approved 2023 Operating & Capital Budgets Draft 3 (7-0)
• Approved trial 35-hour work week and 'Work Your Way Wasaga' policy for non-union staff (7-0)
• Approved implementation of new Town Organizational Structure (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 sponsorship for Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Event (7-0)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Wasaga Beach Cruisers Fun Run (7-0)
• Approved surcharge fee for credit card payments (6-1)
• Approved beachfront lease renewals and related by-law (7-0)
• Resolved to call on Provincial Government to end homelessness in Ontario (7-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

The Wasaga Beach Joint Committee of the Whole and Council will receive presentations from MPAC and the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture, hear a business idea from residents, and consider several planning and administrative items. Key decisions include approving $37,740 in municipal grants for 2023, a zoning by-law amendment for Golfview Estates, and a tree-cutting permit for Sunnyview Estates Construction Inc. The agenda also includes routine reports on transit ridership, building activity, and law enforcement.

• Approve $37,740 in 2023 municipal grants (budget $40,700)
• Zoning By-law Amendment (Z05/21) for Golfview Estates
• Permit to injure/destroy trees for Sunnyview Estates Construction Inc.
• Deeming By-law for Lots 22-25 on Plan of Subdivision 835
• Adopt updated Healthy Community Network Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Council approved inviting FRAM Building Group, Bayloc/Zancor, and Slate to submit partnership proposals for redeveloping Town-owned lands in the downtown and beachfront areas. The meeting also included the approval of municipal grant allocations and a zoning by-law amendment.

• Invited FRAM Building Group, Bayloc/Zancor, and Slate to submit downtown redevelopment proposals (7-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z05/21 (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Annual Municipal Grants program allocations (6-0)
• Authorized Permit to Injure or Destroy Trees for Sunnyview Estates Construction Inc. (4-2)
• Adopted 2023 to 2026 Term of Council Priorities to guide work programs and budget (7-0)
• Adopted Terms of Reference for the Healthy Community Network Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Nicole Rubli as Director of Legislative Services and Town Clerk (7-0)
• Referred business presentation from Marcus Ludlow back to staff for more information (7-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for land consent and one variance. These applications involve various properties including Robinson Road, 16 Spots Lane, and Woodland Drive.

• Consent application: Robinson Road, Lot 42 (Mary Deleo)
• Consent application: Robinson Road, Lot 44 (Mary Deleo)
• Consent application: Robinson Road, Lot 40 (Roselynn Ruso)
• Consent application: Robinson Road, Lot 41 (Mary Deleo)
• Consent application: Robinson Road, Lot 43 (Anna Deleo)

The Committee of Adjustment approved nine applications for residential lot creations and one minor variance. One application for a residential lot creation was deferred to the March 15th meeting to seek clarification from the NVCA.

• Approved lot creation at Robinson Road, Lot 42 (Mary Deleo) (4-0)
• Approved lot creation at Robinson Road, Lot 44 (Mary Deleo) (4-0)
• Approved lot creation at Robinson Road, Lot 40 (Roselynn Ruso) (4-0)
• Approved lot creation at Robinson Road, Lot 41 (Marietta Commisso) (4-0)
• Approved lot creation at Robinson Road, Lot 43 (Anna Deleo) (4-0)
• Approved lot creation at 16 Spots Lane (Tom & Christina Miguel) (4-0)
• Approved minor variance at 1888 River Road West (Abbey Scott) (4-0)
• Approved lot creations at 16 56th Street South (Rod Reynolds) (4-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council is reviewing the second draft of the 2023 operating and capital budget, which proposes an 8.5% municipal tax rate increase. The committee will also hear a deputation about ice danger notifications and a presentation from My Friend's House about services for women and children. The budget discussion includes authorizing advertisement of a public meeting on March 28, 2023, for the final budget presentation.

• 2023 Operating budget: $51,202,010; Capital budget: $64,287,560
• Proposed municipal tax rate increase: 8.5%; blended rate 5.89%
• Average home assessment ($333,000) tax increase: $201.07
• Twin-pad Arena and Library capital costs: $27,324,680
• Public meeting for budget set for March 28, 2023

Council approved seven lease renewals for businesses on Beach Drive and an unbudgeted $10,000 for a Cyber Bullying Speaker Series. The body also authorized staff to advertise a public meeting for the 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets on March 28, 2023.

• Approved $10,000 unbudgeted expenditure for Cyber Bullying Speaker Series (6-0)
• Approved seven beachfront lease renewals for businesses at 31, 41, 41-47, 47, and 57 Beach Drive (6-0)
• Authorized staff to advertise March 28, 2023 Public Meeting for 2023 Budgets (6-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-20 to appoint ADR Chambers Inc. as Integrity Commissioner (6-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-21 to authorize execution of Lease Agreements (6-0)
• Confirmed confidential direction to staff regarding beachfront lease matters (6-0)
• Adopted minutes from January 26 and February 2, 2023 meetings (6-0)

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for training on social media, IT, and procedural by-laws, followed by a public portion at Fire Hall Station 1. The main public item is a CAO presentation on 2022-2026 Council Priority Setting, which council may approve as amended. A confirmatory by-law (2023-19) will be passed to ratify the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session for social media/communications, IT, and procedural by-law training
• CAO verbal presentation on 2022-2026 Council Priority Setting
• Approval of 2022-2026 Council Priorities, as amended
• By-law 2023-19 to confirm proceedings of the February 2, 2023 special meeting

Council received a verbal update from the CAO regarding the 2022-2026 Council Priority Setting and requested a new draft including additional priorities. Members also participated in a closed session for training on IT, social media, and procedural by-laws.

• Approved agenda for February 2, 2023 (6-1)
• Approved moving into closed session for training (5-1)
• Received educational training on social media, IT, and procedural by-law for information (7-0)
• Received CAO update on 2022-2026 Council Priority Setting and requested a revised draft (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-19 to confirm proceedings of the February 2, 2023 meeting (7-0)

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Council will consider options for Integrity Commissioner services, including renewing with Principles Integrity or switching to ADR Chambers Inc. for the 2022-2026 term. The agenda also includes public meetings on a new procedural by-law, a tree removal request for Golf View Estates, and a presentation on a proposed development at 9 & 10 Main Street.

• Decision on Integrity Commissioner: Option A (renew with Principles Integrity) or Option B (select ADR Chambers Inc., terminate current agreement)
• Public meeting on proposed adoption of new Council Procedural By-law
• Deputation from Innovative Planning Solutions requesting tree clearing at Golf View Estates before bird breeding season
• Presentation from AvranceCorp Developments on proposed project at 9 & 10 Main Street (Beach Area 1)
• Support resolutions for Township of Warwick (CN Railway drainage) and City of Kingston (Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act)

Council selected ADR Chambers Inc. to provide Integrity Commissioner services for the 2022-2026 term. The board also approved over $5.1 million in accounts and passed several by-laws regarding street assumptions, tax levies, and zoning. Requests for tree removal at Golf View Estates and a project at 9 & 10 Main Street were referred back to staff for further reports.

• Appointed ADR Chambers Inc. as Integrity Commissioner for 2022-2026 term (5-2)
• Approved November 2022 accounts totaling $5,177,210.13 (7-0)
• Passed 10 by-laws including an interim tax levy and street assumptions (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee project requests (7-0)
• Referred Golf View Estates tree removal request back to staff (6-0)
• Referred AvranceCorp Developments project at 9 & 10 Main Street back to staff (7-0)
• Supported Township of Warwick resolution on CN Railway contribution requirements (7-0)
• Supported City of Kingston resolution on Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (7-0)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment meeting on January 25, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for Avelino Vieria to recognize existing side yard setbacks and allow for two new covered porches and roof repairs. The decision follows a recommendation from the Planning Department.

• Adopted December 12th meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved minor variance application A33/22 for 282 45th Street South (4-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider one application: a variance request from Avelino Vieria for 282 45th Street South. The committee is expected to vote on whether to approve the variance. The meeting also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and a land acknowledgement.

• Application A33/22 - variance request by Avelino Vieria for 282 45th Street South
• Adoption of minutes from December 12, 2022 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for February 15, 2023

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to receive deputations from the Georgian Triangle Humane Society about a new regional centre and from TC Energy about the Ontario Pumped Storage Project, plus routine reports and recommendations. Items include approving an advertising wrap sale on the town's ice resurfacer, awarding a sewer inspection contract, and several planning matters.

• Deputation: Georgian Triangle Humane Society - New Regional Centre for Pets and People
• Deputation: TC Energy - Ontario Pumped Storage Project (north of Meaford)
• Approve selling advertising wrap on Olympia Ice Resurfacer
• Award CCTV inspection of sanitary sewers (RFQ# PW2022-07) to Great Lakes Sewer Services Ltd.
• Recommend Council approve part lot control exemption (PL02/22) for Blocks 226, 236-237 and Lots 217-219, Plan 51M-1219

The Coordinated Committee approved the sale of advertising wraps for the Town's Olympia Ice Resurfacer and recommended awarding a sanitary sewer CCTV inspection contract to Great Lakes Sewer Services Ltd. The committee also requested further reports on arena ice time operations and event space technology.

• Approved selling advertising wrap opportunities on the Town’s Olympia Ice Resurfacer (7-0)
• Recommended awarding sanitary sewer CCTV inspection contract (RFQ# PW2022-07) to Great Lakes Sewer Services Ltd. (7-0)
• Referred Georgian Triangle Humane Society funding request back to staff for further information (7-0)
• Recommended authorizing staff to send comments on County of Simcoe Official Plan Amendment No. 7 to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (7-0)
• Recommended approval of a facade improvement grant up to $650.00 for 3081 Mosley Street
• Recommended entering into an Encroachment Agreement for paving stones at 1379 River Road East
• Recommended closing the Municipal Office for three days from December 27, 2023, to January 2, 2024
• Recommended that a by-law to govern Town Council and committee meeting proceedings be brought forward (7-0)

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole - Budget is meeting to discuss the first draft of the 2023 operating and capital budget. The proposed budget totals $114,383,750, with a municipal tax rate increase of 8.8% and a blended increase of 6%. The committee will receive department presentations and provide direction for a second draft, which is scheduled for February 9.

• 2023 draft budget totals $114,383,750 (operating $48,786,360; capital $65,597,390)
• Proposed municipal tax rate increase of 8.8%; blended overall increase of 6%
• Budget includes adjustments for compensation, inflation, and new assets like library and arena
• Closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals (budget staffing)
• Second draft of budget scheduled for February 9, 2023

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the first draft of the 2023 Operating and Capital Budget. Council approved the creation of a Director of Communications and Intergovernmental Affairs position and requested a report on credit card payment costs.

• Approved position of Director of Communications and Intergovernmental Affairs for 2023 Budget (7-0)
• Requested Treasurer report on cost of credit card payments and associated charges (7-0)
• Recommended Council receive Treasurer’s supplementary report and Department/Program Draft 1 presentations (7-0)
• Confirmed direction provided to Director, Recreation, Events & Facilities regarding budget staffing matters (7-0)
• Received verbal update from Director, Finance & Treasurer regarding budget staffing matters (7-0)

Special Council

This special council meeting will decide on a 1.65% cost-of-living wage increase for non-union employees and council members, and will appoint Councillor Joe Belanger as the alternate member to the County of Simcoe Council. The agenda also includes several routine by-laws, such as appointing interim staff and authorizing civil marriage services.

• 1.65% cost of living increase for non-union employees and elected officials, effective Jan 1, 2023
• Appoint Councillor Joe Belanger as alternate member to County of Simcoe Council
• By-law 2023-01: appoint Laura Borland as Interim Director of Legislative Services and Town Clerk
• By-law 2023-02: appoint Carly Murdoch as Interim Deputy Clerk and Cemetery Custodian
• By-law 2023-03: authorize civil marriage solemnization services

Council approved a cost of living increase for non-union employees while removing elected officials from the wage increase recommendation. The body also appointed Joe Belanger as the Alternate Member to the County of Simcoe Council and passed several administrative by-laws.

• Approved 1.65% cost of living increase for non-union employees in Value Groups 1 to 13 (5-2)
• Approved removing 'elected officials' from the 2023 Proposed Wage Increase recommendation (4-3)
• Appointed Councillor Joe Belanger as Alternate Member to the County of Simcoe Council (7-0)
• Approved amended policy 1-11 regarding the Appointment of an Alternate Member to the County of Simcoe Council (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-01 appointing Laura Borland as Interim Director of Legislative Services and Town Clerk (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-02 appointing Carly Murdoch as Interim Deputy Clerk and Cemetery Custodian (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-03 to authorize Civil Marriage Solemnization Services (7-0)
• Confirmed direction provided to the CAO regarding Beachfront Development Overview and Update (6-0)