Wasaga Beach public meetings in 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment met on December 18, 2024 to adopt the November 20 meeting minutes and consider three land‑use applications. The committee recommended approving a consent application for 134 Sunnidale Road South and minor variance applications for 12 Old Hickory Lane and 1666 Shore Lane. All three applications were slated for approval by motion.

• Approve consent application B02924 for 134 Sunnidale Road South
• Approve minor variance application A04224 for 12 Old Hickory Lane
• Approve minor variance application A04324 for 1666 Shore Lane
• Adopt Committee of Adjustment minutes from November 20, 2024

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment approved all three applications on the agenda. This included one consent application to create a new lot at 134 Sunnidale Road South, and two minor variance applications at 12 Old Hickory Lane and 1666 Shore Lane. All approvals were carried with the recommended conditions from the Planning Department.

• Approved consent application B02924 for 134 Sunnidale Road South to create one new lot (carried)
• Approved minor variance A04224 for 12 Old Hickory Lane for porch/veranda and garage setbacks (carried)
• Approved minor variance A04324 for 1666 Shore Lane for reduced side yard and driveway setbacks (carried)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business including the 2025 workplan and the status of a PCP application. Members will review the Official Plan Draft 2 and explore a partnership with the Township of Clearview for a Climate Action Plan.

• 2025 Workplan including Green Development Standards, Solar, and Tree Cutting By-law
• Partnership exploration with Township of Clearview for a Climate Action Plan
• Review of Energy Management Plan and Fleet Management Plan
• Discussion on Municipal Residential programmes including Community Efficiency Financing
• Pollinate Wasaga Beach initiative

The committee discussed its 2025 workplan, prioritizing Green Development Standards after the Official Plan is approved, and planned to review the Tree-Cutting bylaw. Members will meet with WDI about the Solar Green Energy plan and follow up on beachfront green aspects. The committee also requested $3,000 from the 2024 and 2025 budgets for the Green Economy Hub pilot. No formal decisions were made; all items were discussions or updates.

• Requested $3,000 for Green Economy Hub pilot from 2024/2025 budgets
• Discussed 2025 workplan focusing on Green Development Standards
• Planned review of Tree-Cutting bylaw for future feedback
• Scheduled meeting with WDI on Solar Green Energy plan
• Assigned follow-up on beachfront green development with Stonebridge team
• Discussed website update and community feedback sections

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council will adopt the 2024 Fire Master Plan, directing the Fire Chief to use it as a reference for fire protection services over the next ten years and to inform the capital forecast and development‑charge study. The meeting also includes adoption of a Part‑Lot Control exemption by‑law (PL005/24), a by‑law to stop up and close Oak Dell Avenue, a library budget reallocation authority of up to $50,000 per year, and a declaration of surplus land at 128, 138, 140 Main Street and 27 Nancy Street.

• Adopt 2024 Fire Master Plan and link to ten‑year capital forecast and development‑charge study
• Enact Part‑Lot Control Exemption By‑law (PL005/24) for Block 765 and Block 766
• Approve By‑law 2024‑94 to stop up and close Oak Dell Avenue (Plan 966, Sunnidale)
• Authorize Library Board to reallocate up to $50,000.00 per budget year
• Declare 128, 138, 140 Main Street and 27 Nancy Street as surplus land

Council received the 2024 Fire Master Plan and directed the Fire Chief to use it as a reference document to guide fire protection services over the next ten years. The plan's recommended financial investments will inform the ten-year capital forecast and future development charges background study updates. Council also approved a consent list including declaring four properties surplus, closing Oak Dell Avenue, and adopting an amended Casino Revenue Allocation and Utilization Policy.

• Adopted 2024 Fire Master Plan as reference for fire services (carried)
• Declared 128, 138, 140 Main Street and 27 Nancy Street surplus (carried)
• Approved stop up and close of Oak Dell Avenue (carried)
• Adopted amended Casino Revenue Allocation and Utilization Policy (carried)
• Authorized Library Board to reallocate up to $50,000 per budget year (carried)
• Enacted Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law PL005/24 (carried)
• Approved reimbursement process for Christmas toy donations (carried)
• Approved Age-Friendly Business Development Project partnership with County of Simcoe (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will begin with a land acknowledgement, disclose pecuniary interests, and approve the agenda. It will then move into a closed session to consider potential litigation concerning OLT‑24‑001047 (10 Club Court) and to review the 2024 Community Risk Assessment. The council will adopt By‑law 2024‑93 confirming the meeting’s proceedings before adjourning.

• Closed session consideration of potential litigation related to OLT‑24‑001047 (10 Club Court)
• Presentation of the 2024 Community Risk Assessment
• Adoption of By‑law 2024‑93 to confirm the meeting’s proceedings
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest and approval of the agenda
• Land acknowledgement of Anishnaabe and Wyandot Nations

The special meeting was largely procedural, with council approving the agenda and moving into closed session to discuss litigation (OLT-24-001047, 10 Club Court) and a community risk assessment. Staff direction was provided on both matters, but no substantive public decisions were made. The meeting adjourned after passing a by-law to confirm the proceedings.

• Approved agenda as circulated (COU-2024-340)
• Moved into closed session for litigation and risk assessment (COU-2024-341)
• Provided staff direction on OLT-24-001047 (10 Club Court)
• Provided staff direction on 2024 Community Risk Assessment
• Received and passed by-law 2024-93 confirming proceedings

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will review unfinished business on event and festival strategy ideas and tourism website advice. It will also consider new business items such as committee seats, a stakeholder list, beachfront development, a winter tourism campaign, the Ontario Games, and the 2025 work plan.

• Beachfront Development
• Winter Campaign
• Ontario Games
• 2025 Work Plan
• Committee Seats

The committee approved finalizing its event and festival strategy recommendations and its tourism website recommendations, both to be forwarded to Council for consideration. It also established a subcommittee for the Tourism Destination Management Plan and discussed beachfront development, the winter campaign, and the Ontario Games opportunity. No final decisions were made on those latter items.

• Approved October 16 minutes as amended (carried)
• Finalized event recommendations and forwarded to Council (carried)
• Finalized website recommendations, sent to RTO7 for input, and forwarded to Council (carried)
• Established TDMP subcommittee with Timms and Harlow (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Wasaga Beach Special Council will approve its agenda and pass By‑law 2024‑88 that confirms the meeting proceedings. It will then move into a closed session to discuss a human‑resource matter involving a municipal employee and a Beachfront Development Request for Proposals. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of the Special Council agenda
• Pass By‑law 2024‑88 to confirm the meeting proceedings
• Closed‑session discussion of a human‑resource matter (personal matter about an identifiable employee)
• Closed‑session discussion of a Beachfront Development Request for Proposals
• Adjournment of the meeting

Council met in a closed session to discuss human resources, a beachfront development RFP, and offers to purchase town-owned lands. Staff direction was provided regarding the offers for 128 Main Street and 138 Main Street. No other substantive decisions were reported.

• Approved the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Provided staff direction regarding offers to purchase 128 Main Street & 138 Main Street
• Passed By-law 2024-88 to confirm meeting proceedings (CARRIED)

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council will adopt the agenda, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive a series of staff reports. Key decisions include approving the 2025 Budget – Draft 2, authorizing a contract for Phase 2 demolition of beachfront properties, and approving the expropriation of 24 Main Street and 32 Main Street for the Beach Area One Reconstruction Project. The council will also receive updates on fees, a sidewalk maintenance agreement for the Gateway Casino site, and a proposal to explore a bid for an Ontario Games event.

• Contract Award BF2024-01 – demolition of beachfront properties (Phase 2) awarded to Roy‑Mar Demolition & Excavation Ltd.
• Expropriation approval for 24 Main Street and 32 Main Street for Beach Area One Reconstruction and Beachfront Development projects
• Approval of 2025 Fees and Charges (Appendix A) as outlined in the staff report
• Approval of the 2025 Budget – Draft 2, with conditions related to provincial policing funding
• Council directed to explore and evaluate a bid to host an Ontario Games in 2028 or 2029

Council approved the 2025 Budget Draft 2, adding $10,000 for a Veteran Commemorative Project funded from Casino Reserves and $7,000 for the Huronia West OPP Detachment Board funded from Policing Reserves, with a caveat that if the province does not provide recovery funding for the OPP increase, the budget will be amended to raise costs through taxation. Council also approved the 2025 Fees and Charges, with a split vote on schedules D and N, and awarded a demolition contract for beachfront properties to Roy-Mar Demolition & Excavation Ltd. (7-0).

• Approved 2025 Budget Draft 2 with $10K for veteran project and $7K for OPP board (7-0)
• Awarded contract BF2024-01 for demolition of beachfront properties to Roy-Mar Demolition & Excavation Ltd. (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Fees and Charges, excluding schedules D and N, then approved schedules D and N separately (6-1)
• Referred request for Veteran's Crosswalk to staff for options, costs, and funding
• Approved expropriation of 24 and 32 Main Street for Beach Area One Reconstruction and Beachfront Development
• Directed staff to explore and evaluate bidding to host an Ontario Games in 2028 or 2029 (6-1)
• Defeated motion to schedule and disclose time for closed meetings at start of Council meetings
• Received presentations on Beachfront Development, Drainage Master Plan, and Enhanced Customer Service

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider four applications regarding property consents and minor variances. The body will review staff reports and recommended conditions for each request.

• Application B02524: Consent for Mapleside Drive
• Application B02724: Consent/Validation Certificate for Lot 94, Robinson Road
• Application A03824: Minor Variance for 92 35th Street North
• Application A04024: Minor Variance for 72 31st Street North

The Committee of Adjustment approved all four applications on the agenda. This included a consent to create a new lot on Mapleside Drive, a validation certificate for two lots on Robinson Road, and minor variances for properties at 92 35th Street North and 72 31st Street North. All motions were carried unanimously by the three members present.

• Approved consent application B02524 for a lot severance on Mapleside Drive (carried)
• Approved validation certificate application B02724 for Lots 93 & 94 on Robinson Road (carried)
• Approved minor variance A03824 at 92 35th Street North for reduced side yard setback and additions (carried)
• Approved minor variance A04024 at 72 31st Street North for shed setback and expansion (carried)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its October 15 meeting. It will review several unfinished‑business items, including a community efficiency financing home‑loan programme, the Green Economy Hub, a partnership with the Township of Clearview, green development standards, and the $10,000 Enbridge grant. New business includes consideration of a 2025 Revised Action Plan and a recap of an environmental update meeting.

• Adopt October 15 meeting minutes
• Community Efficiency Financing home‑loan programme
• Green Economy Hub discussion
• Status of $10,000 Grant from Enbridge
• 2025 Revised Action Plan review

The Climate Action Advisory Committee's request for a $39,000 budget in 2025 was denied by Council, as reported by K. Bondarchuk. The committee also learned that a $10,000 Enbridge grant was secured but allocated to other town areas. No formal decisions were made; items were discussed only.

• Minutes of October 15, 2024 accepted as amended (carried)
• $39,000 budget ask for 2025 denied by Council (reported)
• $10,000 Enbridge grant allocated to other town areas (reported)

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council will review several zoning and land use applications, including a temporary use by-law for a sales centre. The body will also consider a Green Fleet Strategy presentation and a budget request for the Climate Action Advisory Committee.

• Estimated $10,000 unbudgeted expenditure for 1947 Seagrave Firetruck refurbishment
• Zoning By-law Amendment (Z04/23) and Temporary Use By-law (Z00924) for a sales centre at Lyons Court
• Deeming By-law for 1333 and 1329 Mosley Street
• Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law (PL04/24) for Block 767 Plan 51M-1235
• 2025 Climate Action Advisory Committee budget request for consultant funding

Council awarded the Beachfront Development RFP to Stonebridge Building Group, Inc., and directed staff to negotiate sale terms. Several zoning and planning by-laws were enacted, including a temporary use by-law for a sales centre. Council also approved $10,000 for fire truck repairs and passed a resolution requesting provincial and federal redistribution of land transfer tax and GST.

• Awarded Beachfront Development RFP to Stonebridge Building Group, Inc.
• Approved $10,000 for 1947 Seagrave fire truck refurbishment (7-0)
• Approved Climate Action Advisory Committee budget request to consider in 2026 (6-1)
• Passed resolution requesting redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities (7-0)
• Enacted Deeming By-law for 1333 & 1329 Mosley Street
• Enacted Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law (PL04/24)
• Enacted Zoning By-law Amendment (Z04/23)
• Approved Temporary Use By-law for sales centre at Lyons Court (max 3 years)

Special Council Meeting Fees and Water and Wastewater Fees

Council is reviewing a staff report and presentation regarding 2025 fees, charges, and water/wastewater rates. This meeting serves as a public consultation before Council considers a by-law to implement fee increases on November 28, 2024.

• 2025 Water & Wastewater Rate Presentation
• 2025 Fees and Charges & Water/Wastewater Rates Update staff report
• Public meeting delegations regarding rates and fees

Council received the 2025 Water & Wastewater Rate Presentation and a staff report on 2025 fees and charges, with no public delegations. The by-law to implement fee increases will be considered on November 28, 2024. No final fee decisions were made at this special meeting.

• Approved agenda as circulated (COU-2024-318)
• Received 2025 Water & Wastewater Rate Presentation for information (COU-2024-319)
• Received staff report on 2025 fees and charges and water/wastewater rates (COU-2024-320)
• Scheduled by-law to implement fee increases for November 28, 2024 (COU-2024-320)
• Passed by-law 2024-85 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting (COU-2024-321)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss unfinished business items, including a Bicycle By-law update and accessible signalization at a town intersection. New business items include a process for hosting or attending events, ideas for improving the town’s Accessible Webpage, a redesign of the AccessAwareness flag, and a review of the 2022‑2026 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan. The committee will also consider its goals and action plan for 2025.

• Bicycle By-law Update
• Accessible Signalization at Town Intersection
• Process for hosting and/or attending events
• Accessible Webpage improvement ideas
• Redesign of AccessAwareness Flag

The Accessibility Advisory Committee met on November 6, 2024, and approved the September 4, 2024 minutes. No substantive decisions were made; most items were updates or deferred. The bicycle by-law update is on hold until 2025, and accessible signalization work continues with technical issues. Several initiatives were deferred to the January 2025 meeting, and members volunteered for various projects.

• Approved September 4, 2024 minutes (AAC-2024-01, carried)
• Deferred accessible webpage to January 2025 meeting
• Deferred Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022-2026 to January 2025 meeting
• Noted bicycle by-law update on hold until 2025
• Noted accessible signalization update: not all locations updated due to technical concerns

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council will vote to extend the draft approval of the Bells Park Subdivision (PS00524) for three years, setting a new lapse date of November 23, 2027, and to adopt minor condition amendments. It will also consider a temporary‑use zoning by‑law amendment for 400 45th Street South, allowing a sales centre for up to three years. The meeting includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving minutes from the October 10 and October 17 council meetings, and receiving reports from the Fire Department, Recreation & Facilities, and Capital Works departments.

• Approve a three‑year extension of the Bells Park Draft Plan of Subdivision (PS00524) with a lapse date of 23 Nov 2027 and minor condition changes
• Approve Zoning By‑law Amendment (Temporary Use) for 400 45th Street South to permit a sales centre for a maximum of three years
• Adopt the agenda and approve minutes from the regular council meeting on 10 Oct 2024 and the special budget meeting on 17 Oct 2024
• Receive Fire Department September 2024 report and related incident and activity documents for information
• Receive a presentation from the Collingwood and Wasaga Beach Climate Action Teams on the South Georgian Bay Green Economy Hub Pilot

Council approved a motion disputing the OPP's 2025 Annual Billing Statement, which shows an approximate $1.3M (22.8%) increase, and requested it be reduced to about 5%. They also asked the County of Simcoe to study a county police force. Other decisions included extending the Bells Park subdivision approval, approving a temporary use by-law for a sales centre at 400 45th Street South, and endorsing a grant application for RecPlex HVAC rehabilitation.

• Disputed OPP 2025 billing, requested ~5% increase (carried)
• Requested County of Simcoe feasibility study for county police force (carried)
• Approved 3-year extension for Bells Park draft plan of subdivision (carried)
• Approved temporary use by-law for sales centre at 400 45th St S (carried)
• Endorsed CSRIF grant application for RecPlex HVAC rehabilitation (carried)
• Closed Twin-Pad Arena and Library fundraising campaign as of Dec 31, 2024 (carried)
• Supported SolvetheCrisis.ca campaign on homelessness and mental health (6-0)
• Endorsed expansion of Ontario Deposit Return Program to non-alcoholic containers (6-0)

Special Council Meeting - Public Planning Meeting

The Town of Wasaga Beach is conducting a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act. Council will hear a presentation from Senior Planner Matt Ellis and receive comments from the public regarding the New Draft Official Plan.

• Public meeting regarding the New Draft Official Plan
• By-law 2024-78 to confirm proceedings of the October 23, 2024 Special Council meeting

The special council meeting was a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act to present the new draft Official Plan. No decisions were made on the plan itself; council heard a staff presentation and public comments. The only formal action was approving the agenda and passing a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Approved agenda for October 23, 2024 (COU-2024-301)
• Received and passed confirmation by-law 2024-78 (COU-2024-302)

Special Council Budget Meeting

The Special Council is meeting to receive a report and presentation on the first draft of the 2025 Budget. No other matters for consideration or deputations are scheduled for this meeting.

• 2025 Budget - Draft 1 Report and Presentation

Council received the 2025 Draft 1 budget report and presentation from the CAO, CFO/Treasurer, and department representatives, who answered questions. No budget decisions were made; the item was received for information only. A confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings was passed.

• Received 2025 Budget Draft 1 report and presentation (carried)
• Approved agenda as circulated (COU-2024-198)
• Passed by-law to confirm proceedings of October 17, 2024 meeting (COU-2024-200)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will review updates on beachfront development, discuss event and festival strategy ideas, and consider reports on the tourism website, TDMP updates, AMO delegations, and a staff land‑acknowledgment report. The committee will also address unfinished business items such as the tourism website and TDMP action items. No formal motions are listed beyond agenda approval and adoption of prior minutes.

• Beachfront Development Update
• Event & Festival Strategy Ideas
• Tourism Website
• TDMP Updates and Committee Action Items
• Staff Report on Land Acknowledgment

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee approved agenda changes to include updates on the Tourism Destination Management Plan and fireworks discussions. Staff provided progress reports on the tourism website, beachfront development, and a Municipal Accommodation Tax study. The committee discussed potential fireworks regulations, such as designated days and permits, but no final decisions were made on these proposals.

• Agenda amended to add Annual Report and Fireworks items (moved by Timms, seconded by Plater)
• July 30th meeting minutes accepted as presented (carried)
• Staff update provided on Tourism Destination Management Plan and Municipal Accommodation Tax research
• Committee feedback recorded for tourism website improvements
• Discussed potential fireworks regulations including designated days and permits (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed staff report on land acknowledgments for 2025 focus
• Received update on beachfront development progress with Fram and Sunray Development

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from its September 18, 2024 meeting and review the draft schedule for 2025. It will consider and recommend approval, with conditions, of Application A03824 – a minor variance for 92 35th Street North, and Application A03924 – an incidental minor variance for 346 Shore Lane. The next meeting is set for November 20, 2024.

• Adopt minutes of the September 18, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Approve Application A03824 – Minor Variance at 92 35th Street North
• Approve Application A03924 – Incidental Minor Variance at 346 Shore Lane
• Review and adopt draft 2025 Committee of Adjustment schedule
• Set next meeting date for November 20, 2024

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a 34.22 sq m covered patio at 346 Shore Lane, with conditions including that it not be enclosed or used as habitable space and remain removable. The committee deferred application A03824 for 92 35th Street North to the November meeting after the agent revised the proposal, allowing staff to amend the report. The 2025 meeting schedule was presented for information, and the September 18, 2024 minutes were adopted.

• Approved minor variance A03924 for 346 Shore Lane covered patio with conditions (carried)
• Deferred minor variance A03824 for 92 35th Street North to November 20, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Adopted September 18, 2024 Committee of Adjustment minutes (Resolution COA-2024-77, carried)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt the September 17, 2024 minutes, hear presentations from the Clean Air Partnership and the Collingwood Climate Action Team, and discuss several unfinished business items including the Community Efficiency Financing Home Efficiency Loan Programme, the Green Economy Hub, the status of a $10,000 grant from Enbridge, and an Energy Management Plan request. New business includes creating questions for a senior‑management meeting on November 19.

• Clean Air Partnership presentation – Community Efficiency Financing
• Community Efficiency Financing Home Efficiency Loan Programme
• Status of $10,000 grant from Enbridge
• Energy Management Plan – request for Finance to attend Committee
• Creation of questions for senior‑management meeting on November 19

Wasaga Beach's Climate Action Advisory Committee met October 15, 2024, receiving presentations on Clean Air Partnership's Community Efficiency Financing and the Collingwood Climate Action Team's Green Economy Hub. The committee accepted its September 17 minutes as amended and heard that a staff report requesting $39,000 will go to Council on October 24. Several items were deferred, including a Clearview climate plan partnership, an Enbridge grant status update, and an Energy Management Plan request. Members agreed to reach out to the County and Clearview township about the home efficiency loan program.

• Accepted September 17, 2024 minutes as amended (carried)
• Received Clean Air Partnership presentation on Community Efficiency Financing
• Received Collingwood Climate Action Team presentation on Green Economy Hub
• Agreed J. Belanger and K. Caswell will contact the County to set up a meeting on the home efficiency loan program
• Agreed T. Crysler and K. Caswell will contact Clearview township about its process
• Noted $39,000 staff report request goes to Council October 24 agenda
• Deferred partnership with Clearview on a Climate Action Plan
• Deferred Enbridge $10,000 grant status and Energy Management Plan request

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council will receive several staff reports and consider multiple by‑law motions. It will enact a Part‑Lot Control exemption by‑law (PL03/24) for Skydale Investments and adopt by‑laws on fireworks, speed limits in school zones, and the 2025 council meeting schedule. The council will also consider an accessibility budget request of $10,000 for additional mobi‑deck mats and signage. All items will be received for information or approved as motions.

• Application for exemption to Part‑Lot Control (File No. PL0324) – enact by‑law PL03/24
• Sale and discharge of fireworks – proposed amendments to the fireworks by‑law
• Approval of the 2025 Council meeting schedule and office closures
• Accessibility Advisory Committee budget request: $10,000 for mobi‑deck mats and signs
• By‑law to regulate speed of traffic in school zones (2024‑76)

Council voted unanimously to place a moratorium on the fireworks by-law, temporarily prohibiting the discharge, setting, and sale of fireworks in Wasaga Beach, and referred the proposed amendments back to staff for more information and public consultation. Council also approved (5-2) allowing firework displays during two signature events: Canada Day and Memories of Summer. Additionally, Council received updates on the beachfront development, including a new Letter of Intent with Sunray for a premium hotel and a new RFP for the project.

• Imposed moratorium on Fireworks By-law 2003-28, prohibiting discharge, setting, and sale of fireworks (7-0)
• Referred fireworks by-law amendments back to staff for more information and public consultation (7-0)
• Approved firework displays during Canada Day and Memories of Summer events (5-2)
• Approved part-lot control exemption for Skydale Investments (PL03/24)
• Approved 2025 Council Meeting Schedule and Office Closures
• Approved alternate service delivery model for Archives, including online services and rotating exhibits at the Library
• Approved 2025 Accessibility Budget increase to $10,000 for mobi-mats and signs
• Supported Lake of Bays request to update Municipal Elections Act (7-0)

Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and receive updates on food insecurity, the budget, and community hubs.

• Approval of July and September committee minutes
• Presentation on household food insecurity and affordability
• Updates on the Age-Friendly Budget
• Community Hubs update
• Action Plan Work Group update

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council will consider several reports and motions, including a fire department update for August 2024 and a request to designate a parcel at the south corner of Lyons Court and Ramblewood Drive as surplus land. A permit application for tree removal by Farsight Developments Wasaga Inc. will be received and staff will be authorized to issue the permit pending conditions. The council will also receive a no‑parking petition for 40th Street and adopt a confirmatory by‑law (2024‑73).

• Surplus Land Request: property at south corner of Lyons Court and Ramblewood Drive, roll number 436401001507302, to be deemed surplus
• Application for Tree Removal Permit for Farsight Developments Wasaga Inc.
• Request for No Parking on 40th Street
• August 2024 Fire Department Report (information only)
• By‑law 2024‑73 to confirm council proceedings on September 26, 2024

Council declared a property at the south corner of Lyons Court and Ramblewood Drive as surplus and authorized a tree removal permit for Farsight Developments. It also received several delegations and reports, including a request from the Woodworkers Club for a future location, which was referred to staff for options. The meeting included a closed session with staff direction on public conduct.

• Declared property at Lyons Court and Ramblewood Drive surplus (Consent List)
• Authorized tree removal permit for Farsight Developments Wasaga Inc. (Consent List)
• Received delegation on 2023 Community Settlement Strategy (Carried)
• Received Wasaga Saga 50th Anniversary Publication update (Carried)
• Referred Woodworkers Club request for future location to staff for options (Carried)
• Received No Parking petition for 40th Street (6-0)
• Approved by-law 2024-73 confirming proceedings (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Wasaga Beach Special Council is meeting to approve the agenda and consider a closed session regarding beach access and municipal service corporations. The meeting will also include the passing of a confirmatory by-law.

• Closed session on Municipal Service Corporations
• Closed session on Allenwood Beach Vesting Order
• Approval of the Special Council agenda
• Passing of confirmatory by-law 2024-72

The Wasaga Beach Special Council met on September 26, 2024, to approve the agenda and enter a closed session regarding municipal service corporations and the Allenwood Beach Vesting Order. Upon returning to open session, staff direction was provided on the Allenwood Beach Vesting Order, and a confirming by-law was passed before adjournment.

• Approved the Special Meeting Council agenda for September 26, 2024 (Resolution No: COU-2024-271)
• Moved into Closed Session regarding Municipal Service Corporations and Allenwood Beach Vesting Order (Resolution No: COU-2024-272)
• Provided staff direction pertaining to the Allenwood Beach Vesting Order following closed session
• Passed By-law 2024-72 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting (Resolution No: COU-2024-273)

Town Hall Public Meeting

The Wasaga Beach Special Council will hold an open‑mic Town Hall Public Meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Residents may ask questions on any town matter, including beachfront development, the new high school and community hub, and road construction. No specific agenda items are listed and no minutes will be produced for this meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three different applications for minor variances. The body will also review and adopt the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting.

• Minor Variance application A03424 for 21 Sunnidale Road South
• Incidental Minor Variance application A03524 for 534 Bluewater Lane
• Incidental Minor Variance application A03624 for 360 Coastline Drive

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance applications during its September 18, 2024 meeting. The approvals included building and setback variances for 534 Bluewater Lane, lot area and yard depth variances for townhouse dwellings at 360 Coastline Drive, and a fence and gate height variance for 21 Sunnidale Road South.

• Accepted the August 21, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (Resolution No: COA-2024-73)
• Approved minor variance application A03524 for 534 Bluewater Lane with conditions (Resolution No: COA-2024-75)
• Approved minor variance application A03624 for 360 Coastline Drive with conditions (Resolution No: COA-2024-76)
• Approved minor variance application A03424 for 21 Sunnidale Road South (Resolution No: COA-2024-74)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt minutes from its July 16 and August 13 meetings, then discuss unfinished business items including a review of the Official Plan, County of Simcoe green development standards, the Green Economy Hub, the Community Efficiency Finance Program, and Bee City designation. The meeting also includes a future discussion on an Energy Conservation & Demand Management Plan.

• Adopt minutes for July 16, 2024 and August 13, 2024 meetings
• Review of Official Plan
• Green Development Standards – County of Simcoe
• Green Economy Hub
• Community Efficiency Finance Program

The Climate Action Advisory Committee formed a sub-committee to draft a recommendation report for the Official Plan review, including green development standards. They also discussed the Green Economy Hub, a $175,000 grant for the Community Efficiency Finance Program, and the Bee City designation, but took no formal action on these items.

• Formed sub-committee to write recommendation report for Official Plan review (carried)
• Directed sub-committee to include green development standard verbiage in the report (carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 16 and August 13, 2024 (carried)

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council will consider and vote on several items, including a lease agreement with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 645 for Fernbrook Hall, a shareholder declaration for the town's Sports and Entertainment Corporation, and two new by‑laws. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, a proclamation of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and reports on water and wastewater system performance. A portion of the meeting will move to closed session for matters such as beachfront development and employment issues.

• Lease agreement with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 645 for Fernbrook Hall (three‑year term with renewal option)
• Shareholder Declaration for Wasaga Beach Sports and Entertainment Corporation
• By‑law 2024‑70 to adopt a shareholder direction for Geosands Inc. and subsidiaries
• By‑law 2024‑71 confirming the council proceedings of the regular meeting held September 12, 2024
• Proclamation of September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Wasaga Beach Council authorized a three-year lease agreement for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 645 to rent Fernbrook Hall. Council also approved a shareholder declaration for the Wasaga Beach Sports and Entertainment Corporation and voted to support provincial efforts to strengthen municipal codes of conduct. Additionally, Council directed staff to report on resident conduct issues and voted to support the construction of a new local secondary school.

• Approved three-year lease for Fernbrook Hall with Royal Canadian Legion (5-0)
• Approved Sports and Entertainment Corporation shareholder declaration (7-0)
• Voted to support provincial municipal code of conduct reforms (7-0)
• Voted to support new Wasaga Beach secondary school (7-0)
• Directed CAO to report on resident conduct issues (Carried)
• Defeated motion to amend Procedural By-law regarding delegation requests (Defeated)
• Proclaimed September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-70 regarding Geosands Inc. shareholder direction (Carried)

Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age‑Friendly Community Advisory Committee will adopt the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes and receive a presentation on fraud prevention and awareness from Tom Creel of the Canadian Anti‑Fraud Centre, RCMP and OPP. The committee will also receive informational updates from the Chair and Coordinator, member roundtables, the Action Plan work group, and other work groups. No policy decisions or approvals are scheduled beyond accepting these updates.

• Adopt July 9, 2024 Age‑Friendly Committee minutes
• Receive Tom Creel’s fraud‑prevention presentation (Canadian Anti‑Fraud Centre, RCMP, OPP)
• Receive Chair and Coordinator updates
• Receive member roundtable updates
• Receive Action Plan Work Group update

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review past meeting minutes and discuss the 2025 budget, upcoming bus shelter installations, and accessible trick-or-treating.

• Adoption of June and August 2024 meeting minutes
• 2025 Bus Shelter Installations presentation
• 2025 Budget Considerations
• Accessible Trick or Treating Night
• Fall Initiative: Videos promoting accessible features

The committee adopted a site plan checklist for accessibility reviews, recommended council fund a new mobi mat, increase its budget to $10,000, and add six mobi decks. It also moved meetings to Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and endorsed proposed 2025 bus shelter locations.

• Adopted Site Plan Checklist for accessibility reviews (AAC-2024-36)
• Recommended council add mobi mat at Beach Area 3 (~$2,500) and increase committee budget to $10,000 (AAC-2024-37)
• Recommended council fund 6 additional mobi decks (~$7,500) (AAC-2024-37)
• Moved meetings to Wednesday of every second month at 9:30 a.m. (AAC-2024-34)
• Appointed Shelby Verkindt as Chair for remainder of meeting (AAC-2024-35)
• Agreed with proposed 2025 bus shelter locations (AAC-2024-33)
• Referred accessible webpage item to November meeting (AAC-2024-38)
• Accepted June 6 and August 14, 2024 minutes (AAC-2024-31, AAC-2024-32)

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council will consider several reports and adopt a zoning by‑law amendment for the Wasaga Riverwoods Homes development. It will also act on a part‑lot control exemption, approve a new street name (Pleasant Bay Lane), and adopt new user fees for food‑truck vendors at town events. Additional items include proclamations for Fierte Simcoe Pride Weeks and routine approvals of minutes and financial reports.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment (Z07/20) for Wasaga Riverwoods Homes Inc.
• Part‑Lot Control Exemption By‑law (PL02/24) for Pacific Developments Inc. and Matheson Square Inc.
• Approval of Pleasant Bay Lane as the street name for Hamount Block 26 and 29
• Adoption of new user fees for vendors and food trucks at town‑organized events
• Proclamation of Fierte Simcoe Pride Weeks (July 29 – August 11 2024)

Council passed a resolution requesting a task force with provincial ministries to review landholdings within Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, seeking transfer of certain lands out of the MECP portfolio. Council also approved a zoning by-law amendment for Wasaga Riverwoods Homes, directed staff to draft a short-term accommodation licensing bylaw, and maintained the existing prohibition on backyard chickens on non-rural lots. Several reports and by-laws were adopted, including new user fees for food trucks at town events.

• Approved resolution requesting task force to review provincial park landholdings (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Wasaga Riverwoods Homes (7-0)
• Directed staff to bring back short-term accommodation licensing bylaw (7-0)
• Maintained by-laws prohibiting backyard chickens on non-rural lots (6-1)
• Directed staff to bring back by-law increasing Community Safety Zones to 250m around elementary schools (7-0)
• Approved new user fees for vendors and food trucks at town events (carried)
• Approved Pleasant Bay Lane as road name for Hamount development (carried)
• Enacted part-lot control exemption for Pacific Developments and Matheson Square Inc. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Wasaga Beach Special Council will approve its agenda and adopt By‑law 2024‑63, which confirms the proceedings of this meeting. Afterward, the council will move into a closed session to consider disclosure of pecuniary interest, the Cedar Grove Campground, and the Accessibility Advisory Committee appointment. No presentations, deputations, staff reports, or other matters are scheduled for public discussion.

• Adoption of By‑law 2024‑63 to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting
• Closed‑session discussion on disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Closed‑session discussion on Cedar Grove Campground
• Closed‑session discussion on Accessibility Advisory Committee appointment

The special council meeting was largely procedural, with the only substantive decision being the appointment of Christine Chapman to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the term. Council also provided staff direction regarding Cedar Grove Campground in closed session, and passed a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Appointed Christine Chapman to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (carried)
• Approved the agenda for August 22, 2024 (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss Cedar Grove Campground and committee appointment (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-63 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will vote on six applications, comprising consents for two parcels on Knox Road & Frederick Drive and a consent for 197 Melrose Avenue, as well as minor variances for 90‑44th Street North, 14‑68th Street, and 211 Shore Lane. The committee will also adopt the minutes from its July 17, 2024 meeting and set the next meeting for September 18, 2024.

• Approve application B02324 – Knox Road & Frederick Drive (consent)
• Approve application B02224 – Knox Road & Frederick Drive (consent)
• Approve application A03224 – 90‑44th Street North (minor variance)
• Approve application B02424 – 197 Melrose Avenue (consent)
• Approve application A02824 – 14‑68th Street (minor variance)

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment adopted previous meeting minutes and reviewed multiple minor variance and consent applications. The committee approved minor variance applications for 90 44th Street North, 14-68th Street North, and 211 Shore Lane, as well as a lot creation consent for 197 Melrose Avenue. Two related consent applications for Knox Road and Frederick Drive were defeated following public opposition.

• Accepted July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved minor variance for 90 44th Street North (A03224)
• Approved consent for 197 Melrose Avenue (B02424)
• Approved minor variance for 14-68th Street North (A02824)
• Approved minor variance for 211 Shore Lane (A02924)
• Defeated consent application for Knox Road & Frederick Drive (B02324)
• Defeated consent application for Knox Road & Frederick Drive (B02224)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider a motion to adopt an Accessibility Advisory Checklist to guide review of site plans under the Planning Act. They will also review a site plan for 8859 Beachwood Road and a request for an accessible ramp and walkway at Allenwood Beach. The meeting includes discussion of 2025 budget considerations and the 2022‑2026 Multi‑Accessibility Plan.

• Recommendation to adopt the Accessibility Advisory Checklist for site‑plan reviews
• Review of the site plan for 8859 Beachwood Road
• Consideration of a request for an accessible ramp and walkway at Allenwood Beach
• Discussion of 2025 budget considerations referencing the 2022‑2026 Multi‑Accessibility Plan
• Site‑plan training presentation with a sample ACC site plan

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received training on site plan review and reviewed a concept plan for 8859 Beachwood Road, with consensus to send the completed checklist to the Planning Department. The committee deferred the site plan checklist and 2025 budget considerations to the September 4, 2024 meeting, and received a letter requesting accessible ramps and walkways at Allenwood Beach.

• Received site plan training presentation (ACC-2024-18)
• Reviewed 8859 Beachwood Road concept plan; checklist to be sent to Planning Department
• Deferred site plan checklist to September 4, 2024 (COU-2024-28)
• Received letter requesting accessible ramps/walkways at Allenwood Beach (ACC-2024-29)
• Deferred 2025 budget considerations to September 4, 2024

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Climate Action Advisory Committee meeting will consider several unfinished‑business topics, including a presentation to council, a review of the Official Plan, green development standards from the County of Simcoe, the Green Economy Hub, and the Community Efficiency Finance Program. The committee will also receive sub‑committee reports, consider any new business, and set items for future meetings.

• Presentation to Council
• Review of Official Plan
• Green Development Standards – County of Simcoe
• Green Economy Hub
• Community Efficiency Finance Program

The committee worked on a presentation scheduled for the August 22nd Council meeting. Several items of unfinished business were deferred to the next meeting. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Finalized presentation for August 22nd Council meeting
• Deferred Review of Official Plan
• Deferred Green Development Standards - County of Simcoe
• Deferred Green Economy Hub
• Deferred Community Efficiency Finance Program
• Deferred Bee City Designation

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will adopt the May 15 and June 19 meeting minutes. It will hear presentations on unverified media claims about Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, the final annual report, tourism website feedback, fireworks, the TDMP, and the T3 Accelerator. The committee will also discuss items slated for future meetings.

• Adoption of May 15 and June 19 meeting minutes
• Final Annual Report and Presentation
• Tourism Website Feedback
• Fireworks
• T3 Accelerator

The committee finalized its annual report, adding trails and the Small Business Enterprise Centre, and agreed to invite resource members to a fall meeting. Chair Harlow will present the report at the August council meeting. The committee also discussed the tourism website, fireworks, and the Tourism Destination Management Plan, with several items deferred to the next meeting.

• Adopted May and June minutes (2024-EDO-10, carried)
• Finalized annual report with trails and Small Business Enterprise Centre additions
• Agreed to invite resource members to a fall meeting
• Chair Harlow to present annual report at August meeting
• Agreed to add fireworks report to next meeting agenda
• Agreed to discuss TDMP action items at next meeting
• Suggested inviting RTO7 to discuss T3 Accelerator program

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will consider several public planning items, including zoning and official‑plan amendments for Cedar Grove, Beachwood Road, 45th Street South, and Lyons Court. Staff reports will be received on a zoning amendment (Z00324), a sign by‑law amendment, an AMPS by‑law amendment, the Downtown Community Improvement Plan extension, and a Canada Community‑Building Fund agreement. Motions will be moved to adopt the Z00324 amendment and the listed by‑laws, and a closed‑session will address a beachfront hotel letter of intent, a municipal lease, and employment matters.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z00324 for River Rd. East and Stonebridge Blvd. – motion to enact
• Sign By-law amendment (By‑law 2024‑59) – motion to adopt
• AMPS By-law amendment (By‑law 2024‑60) – motion to adopt
• Downtown Community Improvement Plan – extend incentive program 5 years and add Beach Drive properties
• Canada Community‑Building Fund Agreement – authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute

Council approved a financial plan for beachfront development, including selling the 425 River Road West property and other surplus lands to cover a $14.7M funding gap. They also adopted amendments to the Sign and AMPS by-laws, extended the Downtown Community Improvement Plan, and authorized the Canada Community-Building Fund Agreement. Several zoning and official plan amendments were discussed in public meetings but not decided, with staff to provide recommendations later.

• Approved beachfront development financial plan, selling 425 River Road West and surplus properties (6-0)
• Deemed 425 River Road West property surplus and directed CAO to sell (6-0)
• Adopted Sign By-law amendment 2024-59 and AMPS By-law amendment 2024-60 (6-0)
• Extended Downtown Community Improvement Plan for 5 years, including 41, 47, 59 Beach Drive (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute Canada Community-Building Fund Agreement (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment Z00324 for River Rd E and Stonebridge Blvd (carried)
• Received delegation from Sylvia Bray on Sign By-law and AMPS By-law (carried)
• Approved agenda and waived procedure by-law to hear Mayor's motion (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment met on July 17, 2024 to consider a series of development applications. It approved three incidental minor variance applications (A02724, A03024, A03124) and three consent applications (B01724, B01824, B01924) for properties on 45th Street South & Ramblewood. It deferred application A02924 for 211 Shore Lane and refused application A01324 for 12 Old Hickory Lane. The meeting also adopted the June 19, 2024 minutes and noted a withdrawn application A02824 for 14 68th Street North.

• Approved A02724 (101 River Road East) – incidental minor variance.
• Approved A03024 (111 White Sands Way) – incidental minor variance.
• Approved A03124 (1380 River Road East) – incidental minor variance.
• Approved consents B01724, B01824, B01924 for 45th Street South & Ramblewood.
• Deferred A02924 (211 Shore Lane) – minor variance; Refused A01324 (12 Old Hickory Lane) – minor variance; Adopted June 19, 2024 minutes; Withdrawn A02824 (14 68th Street North) – minor variance.

The Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variance applications for residential expansions and three consent applications for lot creation and easements. One application for a porch and garage setback at 12 Old Hickory Lane was refused.

• Approved minor variance A02724 for dwelling and accessory building expansion at 101 River Road East
• Approved minor variance A03024 for deck addition lot coverage at 111 White Sands Way
• Approved minor variance A03124 for accessory dwelling unit expansion at 1380 River Road East
• Approved consent application B01724 for lot creation at 166 45th Street South
• Approved consent application B01824 for lot creation at 166 45th Street South
• Approved consent application B01924 for access easement at 166 45th Street South
• Refused minor variance A01324 for porch and garage setback at 12 Old Hickory Lane
• Accepted June 19, 2024 meeting minutes (COA-2024-56)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt the June 24, 2024 meeting minutes. It will discuss several unfinished‑business items, including a presentation to Council of a Project Plan to implement the work plan, a review of the Official Plan, and updates on green development standards, the Green Economy Hub, the Community Efficiency Finance Program, the Energy Management Plan, and the Bee City designation. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2024.

• Presentation to Council of Project Plan to implement Work Plan (August 22)
• Review of Official Plan
• Discussion of Green Development Standards – County of Simcoe
• Discussion of Green Economy Hub
• Discussion of Community Efficiency Finance Program

The Climate Action Advisory Committee met on July 16, 2024 and accepted its June 24 minutes as presented. The committee worked on the outline for a deputation to Council on August 22 about its project plan to implement the work plan. Six unfinished business items — Official Plan review, Green Development Standards, Green Economy Hub, Community Efficiency Finance Program, Energy Management Plan, and Bee City designation — were all deferred to the next meeting. No new business was recorded.

• Accepted June 24, 2024 minutes as presented (carried)
• Worked on presentation outline for August 22 deputation to Council on the work plan project plan
• Deferred Official Plan review to next meeting
• Deferred Green Development Standards (County of Simcoe) to next meeting
• Deferred Green Economy Hub to next meeting
• Deferred Community Efficiency Finance Program to next meeting
• Deferred Energy Management Plan to next meeting
• Deferred Bee City designation to next meeting

Council

Council will review the establishment of a new Sports and Entertainment Municipal Services Corporation, including a request to use up to $500,000 from the Casino Reserve for 2025 bookings. The agenda also includes approving 2025 budget assumptions and street names for the 529 Sunnidale Road South development.

• Authorization of up to $500,000 from Casino Reserve for 2025 entertainment bookings
• Approval of Corfe Lane, Upperview Place, and Sterling Court as street names at 529 Sunnidale Road South
• Approval of budget assumptions for the 2025 operating and capital budgets
• Wildfire preparedness and awareness presentation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
• Amendment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Council authorized the incorporation of a Sports and Entertainment Municipal Services Corporation and approved up to $500,000 from the Casino Reserve for 2025 bookings and budget items. Other actions included approving 2025 budget assumptions and a $50,000 compensation adjustment for management and non-union employees.

• Approved incorporation of Wasaga Beach Sports and Entertainment MSC and up to $500,000 from Casino Reserve for 2025 expenses (6-1)
• Approved 2025 budget assumptions for staff to build draft operating and capital budgets
• Approved $50,000 from general reserves for 2024 compensation review recommendations
• Approved road names Corfe Lane, Upperview Place, and Sterling Court for 529 Sunnidale Road South
• Approved amended Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Passed By-law 2024-57 appointing an alternate Risk Management Official and Inspector for the Clean Water Act, 2006

Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee will receive presentations regarding the Poverty Round Table and Red Cross services. The meeting also includes updates from several work groups, including those for the 2024 Senior Expo and Senior of the Year.

• Presentation on Poverty Round Table by Fire Chief Craig Williams
• Presentation on Red Cross Programs and Services by Tara Bone
• Updates from the Action Plan and Business Development work groups
• Adoption of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Special Council Meeting - Geosands Inc. AGM

The Special Council will receive a presentation on the Geosands Inc. 2023 Year in Review and Audited Financial Statements. The meeting also includes proposals to confirm board appointments for Geosands Inc., Wasaga Distribution Inc., and Wasaga Resource Services Inc.

• Presentation of Geosands Inc. 2023 Year in Review and Audited Financial Statements
• Confirmation of Geosands Inc. Board appointments
• Confirmation of Wasaga Distribution Inc. Board appointments
• Confirmation of Wasaga Resource Services Inc. Board appointments
• Adoption of 2024-52 Confirmatory By-law

During the Special Council Meeting on June 27, 2024, the council received the Geosands Inc. 2023 Year in Review presentation and audited financial statements. The shareholder also confirmed board appointments for Geosands Inc., Wasaga Distribution Inc., and Wasaga Resource Services Inc. Additionally, the council approved the meeting agenda and passed the confirmatory by-law.

• Approved the agenda for the June 27, 2024 meeting (Resolution COU-2024-186)
• Received the Geosands Inc.- 2023 Year in Review presentation for information (Resolution COU-2024-187)
• Received the Audited 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements of Geosands Inc. (Resolution COU-2024-187)
• Confirmed Geosands Inc. Board appointments: Brian Smith, Peter Preager, Keith McAllister, Bruce Young, Jeff Harper (Resolution COU-2024-187)
• Confirmed Wasaga Distribution Inc. Board appointments: Brian Smith, John Wiersma, Peter Preager, Raymond Trask, Gerald Wright (Resolution COU-2024-187)
• Confirmed Wasaga Resource Services Inc. Board appointments: Brian Smith, Andy Ferguson, Paul Trace, Charlie Adams, Dino Dzoutzidis (Resolution COU-2024-187)
• Passed Confirmatory By-law 2024-52 (Resolution COU-2024-188)

Council

The Council will review the 2023 audited financial statements and annual year-end report. Proposed updates include increasing the Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program grant from $200 to $400 per residence. The agenda also covers pickleball court improvements at 425 River Road W.

• Increase Snow Removal Financial Assistance grant from $200 to $400 per residence
• Approval of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Pickleball Court Improvements at 425 River Road W. with no town funding
• Purchase of two portable MobiDeck Mats for $2,500
• New by-laws for Council remuneration and non-union employee wages

Wasaga Beach Council approved the 2023 Audited Financial Statements and authorized $7,000 in funding for pickleball court improvements at 425 River Road W. Additionally, Council increased the Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program grant from $200 to $400 per eligible residence and approved the purchase of portable accessibility mats.

• Approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Increased snow removal grant to $400 per residence
• Approved $7,000 for pickleball court improvements (6-1)
• Approved purchase of $2,500 in portable MobiDeck mats
• Passed By-law 2024-53 regarding Council remuneration
• Passed By-law 2024-54 regarding non-union wage grid
• Adopted revised Asset Management Plan

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will consider a resolution to enter a closed session. This session is intended for committee training regarding the County of Simcoe Climate Action Plan. Other agenda items are procedural or contain no listed content.

• Resolution to hold a closed session for Committee Training - County of Simcoe Climate Action Plan

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will review greenhouse gas emission reports and discuss the Bee City designation. The meeting also includes updates on energy conservation, the Green Economy Hub, and a community financing program. A closed session is scheduled for staff training regarding ICLEI Canada.

• GHG Emission Report
• Bee City designation discussion
• Green Development Standards - County of Simcoe
• Energy Conservation and Demand Management report
• Community Efficiency Financing program

The Climate Action Advisory Committee adopted previous meeting minutes, received a presentation from ICLEI Canada, deferred discussion on Bee City designation, and held a closed session. Members also discussed Green Development Standards, Council deputation steps, and energy and efficiency programs.

• Adopted May 14, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (Carried)
• Deferred discussion on Bee City designation
• Passed resolution to hold a closed session (Carried)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing the 2024 to 2027 TDMP and discussing the tourism website. The agenda also includes an update to the Terms of Reference and a review of the annual report.

• Wasaga Beach 2024 to 2027 TDMP
• Tourism Website discussion
• Terms of Reference Update
• Annual Report review

The committee reviewed the draft Year in Review annual report and discussed upcoming tasks following Council's approval of the TDMP. Members provided initial feedback on a new tourism website and agreed to continue meeting through the summer.

• Agreed to hold meetings throughout the summer

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is reviewing multiple applications for minor variances and consents. These include property changes at locations such as Bridgeview Court, Mapleside Drive, and Shore Lane. Staff have recommended approval for these items with specific conditions.

• Minor variance application for 4 Bridgeview Court
• Consent application for Mapleside Drive
• Minor variance application for 9 Longdale Road
• Consent applications for Lot 74&75 Mapleside Drive
• Minor variance application for 1824 Shore Lane

The Committee of Adjustment approved all nine applications before it on June 19, 2024, each with the Planning Department's recommended conditions. These included four minor variances for detached garages, sheds and a deck at 4 Bridgeview Court, 9 Longdale Road, 47 Hiawatha Avenue and 1824 Shore Lane, and five consent applications to sever land at Mapleside Drive, 410 Oxbow Park and Lots 74 & 75 Mapleside Drive (ARD Holdings). Every resolution carried; no vote tallies were recorded. A letter of opposition was submitted regarding the ARD Holdings applications, and a member of the public opposed the 1824 Shore Lane application, but the committee approved them. A deferred application at 12 Old Hickory Lane was reported as coming to next month's meeting.

• Approved minor variance for a detached garage at 4 Bridgeview Court (COA-2024-47, carried)
• Approved consent to sever one new lot on Mapleside Drive (COA-2024-48, carried)
• Approved minor variance for a detached garage at 9 Longdale Road (COA-2024-49, carried)
• Approved minor variance for a deck and 40% lot coverage at 47 Hiawatha Avenue (COA-2024-50, carried)
• Approved consent to sever land at 410 Oxbow Park (COA-2024-51, carried)
• Approved consent for ARD Holdings, Lot 74 & 75 Mapleside Drive Part 4 (COA-2024-52, carried)
• Approved consent for ARD Holdings, Lot 74 & 75 Mapleside Drive Part 3 (COA-2024-53, carried)
• Approved consent for ARD Holdings, Lot 74 & 75 Mapleside Drive Part 2 (COA-2024-54, carried)

Council

The Council will consider a compensation review for management employees and council members, involving unbudgeted funds from the General Reserve. The meeting also includes the adoption of several new by-laws and a contract for playground development at Ramblewood Drive Park.

• Approval of $246,071.03 contract for Ramblewood Drive Park Playground Development to Powcon Inc.
• Compensation review including $52,990 increase for Council and $249,500 for management employees
• Adoption of new by-laws for Administrative Monetary Penalties, Building Maintenance, and Noise Control
• Presentation on the Tourism Destination Management Plan
• Request from Wasaga Beach Pickleball Club for additional courts and facilities

Council adopted an Administrative Monetary Penalties system and several new maintenance and noise by-laws. It also approved wage increases for Council and non-union management funded by the General Reserve. Additionally, a contract for the Ramblewood Drive Park playground was awarded.

• Approved $52,990 for Council remuneration increase from General Reserve
• Approved $249,500 for Management/Non-Union wage updates from General Reserve
• Awarded Ramblewood Drive Park Playground contract to Powcon Inc. (7-0)
• Adopted Administrative Monetary Penalties System and associated by-laws (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2023 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (7-0)
• Approved Tourism Destination Management Plan
• Appointed Thomas Coutu to the Climate Action Advisory Committee
• Referred pickleball court request to staff for a June 27 report

Special Council Meeting

The special meeting contains no staff reports or matters for consideration. The agenda includes a closed session for council training and the adoption of a confirmatory by-law.

• Closed session for Council Training - Town Building 101
• Confirmatory By-law 2024-37

Council met for a special session to receive training on Town Building 101 in a closed session. No other substantive matters were considered or decided during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved moving into closed session for Council Training - Town Building 101 (CARRIED)
• Passed Confirmatory By-law 2024-37 to confirm meeting proceedings (CARRIED)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss transit updates from Public Works and 2025 budget considerations. Members will also review progress on accessible signalization at four intersections and the deployment of Mobi-Mats in beach areas. A proposal to change meeting frequency from monthly to every second month is also on the agenda.

• Transit update from Public Works Department
• Accessible signalization at four intersections
• Deployment of Mobi-Mats in beach areas 1 to 5
• Proposal to change meeting frequency to every second month
• 2025 budget considerations

The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommended that Council purchase two mobi-deck mats for $2,500 or seek funding via the Enabling Accessibility Fund. The committee also voted to change its meeting frequency from monthly to bi-monthly.

• Approved April 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Received Public Works presentation on Municipal Transit
• Recommended Council purchase two mobi-deck mats for $2,500 (or apply for Enabling Accessibility Fund funding)
• Amended Terms of Reference to change meeting frequency from monthly to bi-monthly

Special Council Meeting

Council will consider purchasing Granicus Host Compliance Software for short-term accommodations using parking reserves. The meeting also includes the establishment of a Poverty Reduction Working Group to create a local strategy. Additionally, staff proposed a new capital service fee for special event tickets.

• Purchase of Granicus Host Compliance Software funded by parking reserves
• Establishment of a Poverty Reduction Working Group
• Implementation of a Capital Service Fee for special event tickets
• Beachfront development update (closed session)

Council approved the purchase of Granicus Host Compliance Software to be funded via parking reserves. The board also voted to establish a Poverty Reduction Working Group and approved a new Capital Service Fee for special event tickets.

• Approved purchase of Granicus Host Compliance Software and funding from parking reserves (Carried)
• Established a Poverty Reduction Working Group to create a strategy and budget (7-0)
• Approved Capital Service Fee for special event tickets and amended By-law 2023-111 (7-0)
• Received presentations on short-term housing and County of Simcoe homelessness supports (Carried)

Council

Council will hold a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act for Official Plan Amendment OP001/24 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z001/24 at 10 Club Court (Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club), including presentations from planning staff and the applicant's agent, and public comments. Council will also consider several staff reports, including the Beach Area 1 Roadway Project status, an Asset Retirement Obligation Policy, the 2024 Q1 financial report, and the Beautiful Wasaga beautification plan with proposed spending from the Casino Reserve. The meeting includes routine items such as proclamations, minutes, correspondence, and a closed session to discuss potential acquisition of beachfront properties.

• Public meeting for OP001/24 and Z001/24 at 10 Club Court
• Beautiful Wasaga: approve Main and Beck Square project, $47,200 for Main Street furnishing clusters, $41,538 for River Road West Gateway Feature (Casino Reserve)
• Beach Area 1 Roadway Project status and Environmental Assessment addendum
• 2024 Q1 financial report received for information
• Closed session: potential acquisition of beachfront properties

Council approved the 'Beautiful Wasaga' initiative, which includes site furnishings for Main Street, bicycle racks at Beach Area 1, and a new gateway feature on River Road West, contingent on grant funding. Council also adopted a new Asset Retirement Obligation Policy and supported several provincial advocacy requests regarding school gymnasium access, MFIPPA modernization, and building code penalties. Additionally, Council held a closed session to discuss the potential acquisition of beachfront properties.

• Approved 'Beautiful Wasaga' projects (7-0)
• Approved $47,200 for Main Street furnishings (7-0)
• Approved $41,538 for River Road West gateway feature (7-0)
• Approved Asset Retirement Obligation Policy (7-0)
• Supported school gymnasium access MOU (7-0)
• Supported MFIPPA modernization request (7-0)
• Supported Ontario Building Code penalty system (7-0)
• Proclaimed June 2024 as Seniors' Month (7-0)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with no presentations, deputations, staff reports, or matters for consideration on the open agenda. The main substantive item is a resolution to move into closed session to discuss Allenwood Beach operations, citing security of property, potential litigation, and solicitor-client privilege. Council will also approve the agenda and pass a confirmatory by-law for the meeting.

• Closed session on Allenwood Beach operations under Section 239 (2)(a), (e), and (f) of the Municipal Act
• Confirmatory By-law 2024-34 to confirm proceedings of the May 23, 2024 special council meeting
• Land acknowledgement recognizing Treaty 18 territory

Council met in a special session and moved into a closed session to discuss beachfront lease agreements and Allenwood Beach operations. No substantive decisions were reported following the closed session.

• Approved suspending Procedural By-law to add beachfront lease agreements to closed session agenda
• Approved the amended agenda for May 23, 2024
• Approved moving into closed session to discuss Allenwood Beach operations and beachfront lease agreements
• Passed By-law 2024-34 to confirm the proceedings of the May 23, 2024 meeting

Property Standards Committee

The Wasaga Beach Property Standards Committee is meeting to consider two property standards contravention cases, one at 18 50th Street North and another for a property with roll number 436401000734800. The committee will also adopt minutes from its April 23, 2024 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Property standards contravention at 18 50th Street North (Plan 890, Lot 91)
• Property standards contravention for Roll #436401000734800 (Con 16 E Pt Lt 5 Pt 1; 51R5715)
• Adoption of April 23, 2024 meeting minutes

The Committee reviewed two appeals regarding property orders dated February 27, 2024. In both cases, the Committee decided to modify the orders to provide time extensions.

• Approved minutes from April 23, 2024 (CARRIED)
• Modified February 27, 2024 order for 18 50th Street North to grant a time extension
• Modified February 27, 2024 order for Roll #436401000734800 to grant a time extension

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of Wasaga Beach Town Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Council

Wasaga Beach Council is meeting on May 16, 2024, to consider a range of staff reports and by-laws. Key items include a public meeting for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment at 5 John Street and 274 Coastline Drive, a proposed question on the 2026 ballot about switching to a ward system, and several contract extensions and funding approvals. The meeting also includes a closed session for compensation review, lease negotiations, and other confidential matters.

• Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment OP002/24 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z004/24 at 5 John Street and 274 Coastline Drive
• Direct staff to initiate placing a ward system question on the 2026 ballot
• Approve $36,570 unbudgeted for Jr IT Technician contract extension to Dec 31, 2024, plus $12,656 for Pathway Communications support
• Approve $20,491 from Library Reserves for Makerspace Programmer contract extension to end of December 2024
• By-law 2024-32 to set 2024 tax rates and levy taxes

Wasaga Beach Council approved several items on May 16, 2024, including directing the Clerk to start the process of placing a ward system question on the 2026 ballot (4-3), extending the Jr IT Technician contract with $36,570 in unbudgeted funding (4-3), and approving an amended Council Expense and Conference Policy (7-0). Council also approved a $15,000 to $80,000 unbudgeted legal cost for a Vesting Order application for Allenwood Beach and directed staff to issue notice that the Town will assume operations there. A public meeting was held on Official Plan Amendment OP002/24 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z004/24 for 5 John Street and 274 Coastline Drive, but no decision was made; staff will bring a recommendation report later.

• Approved placing a ward system question on the 2026 ballot (4-3)
• Approved extension of Jr IT Technician contract to Dec 31, 2024, with $36,570 unbudgeted expense (4-3)
• Approved amended Council Expense and Conference Policy (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 to $80,000 unbudgeted legal cost for Allenwood Beach Vesting Order (carried)
• Approved Farmer's Market agreement amendment modifying location at RecPlex (7-0)
• Approved Makerspace Programmer contract increase and extension at ~$20,491 unbudgeted cost (5-2)
• Referred Small Business Support report back to staff (7-0)
• Directed staff to advance film industry short-term strategies (7-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will consider 24 applications, including 8 consents and 3 minor variances for DAS Developments at 88 & 176 Lyons Court, plus minor variances at Highway 26 & Mosley. Other applications include consents at 39 Christopher Avenue and minor variances at several other properties. Staff recommend approval for all but one application, which is recommended for deferral.

• 8 consent applications (B00724-B01424) for DAS Developments at 88 & 176 Lyons Court
• 3 minor variance applications (A01424-A01724) for DAS Developments at 88 & 176 Lyons Court
• 3 minor variance applications (A01924-A02124) for DAS Developments at Highway 26 & Mosley
• Minor variance applications at 53 48th Street North, 63 Forest Avenue, 820 River Road East, 339 River Road East, 1736 Shore Lane, 781 River Road East
• 2 consent applications (B00224, B00324) at 39 Christopher Avenue

The Committee of Adjustment approved eight land severances and seven minor variances for DAS Developments at 88 & 176 Lyons Court, including easements for infrastructure. Several residential minor variances were approved, while two severance applications for 39 Christopher Avenue were denied.

• Approved 8 land severances and 41 easements for DAS Developments (B00724-B01424)
• Approved 7 minor variances for DAS Developments (A01424-A02124)
• Approved lot coverage variance for 53 48th Street North (max 37.9%)
• Approved lot coverage variance for 63 Forest Avenue
• Approved variances for cabin enlargement at 820 River Road East
• Approved expansion variances for 339 River Road East
• Deferred porch and garage variance for 12 Old Hickory Lane
• Denied two severance applications for 39 Christopher Avenue

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt prior minutes, receive updates on the TDMP, Sister Cities, Ontario Parks, and WSE, and discuss the annual report and 2024/2025 work plan. Committee appointments are also on the agenda. No decisions with dollar amounts are listed.

• Adoption of April 24, 2024 minutes
• TDMP update
• Annual report and 2024/2025 work plan
• Committee appointments
• Staff update on Sister Cities

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee adopted its April 24 minutes as amended and reviewed its Year in Review annual report, outlining economic development and tourism priorities for the coming year to be included in the report to Council. The committee passed a resolution recommending Council amend the EDTAC Terms of Reference to expand membership from 8 to 9, with one member representing broader economic development interests; staff will bring the proposed changes to Council in June. Staff reported that Council approved the committee's recommendation not to proceed with the sister city program at this time, and provided updates on the TDMP, Ontario Parks, and the new Wasaga Sports and Entertainment Division.

• Adopted April 24 meeting minutes as amended (EDTAC-2023-08, carried)
• Recommended Council amend EDTAC Terms of Reference to 9 members, one representing broader economic development interests (EDTAC-2023-09, carried)
• Reviewed Year in Review annual report and set economic development and tourism priorities for the annual report to Council
• Decided to include Ontario Parks work in the annual report
• Noted Council approved the committee's recommendation not to proceed with the sister city program at this time

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Climate Action Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including adopting minutes from April 16, 2024, and receiving updates on the GHG emission report, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Partners for Climate Protection (FCM PCP) program, and the annual work plan. The committee will also consider new items such as a cooperative education student proposal, municipal designations (Blue Flag, Bee City, Bird City, Tree City), and a letter from the Clearview Sustainability Network. No final decisions are expected on these items; most are updates or discussions.

• Adoption of April 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on GHG Emission Report
• Request for Council adoption of resolution to join FCM PCP (ICLEI orientation scheduled)
• Proposal for cooperative education student to assist with Climate Action Plan
• Discussion of designations: Blue Flag, Bee City, Bird City, Tree City

The committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting. Members discussed updates on GHG emission reporting, the Green Fleet Strategy, and a forthcoming recommendation report for Council in August.

• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with no presentations, deputations, staff reports, matters for consideration, or by-laws on the agenda. The main substantive item is a motion to move into closed session to discuss a beachfront property matter and a lease agreement for 3 Main Street, Wasaga Beach.

• Closed session for beachfront property matter under Municipal Act sections on property security and litigation
• Closed session for 3 Main Street lease agreement under section on land acquisition or disposition

Council met in a special session and approved the assignment of a lease agreement for 3 Main Street. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss a beachfront property matter and the 3 Main Street lease.

• Approved agenda for May 10, 2024 (CARRIED)
• Approved moving into Closed Session to discuss beachfront property and 3 Main Street lease (CARRIED)
• Authorized CAO to consent to lease agreement assignment for 3 Main Street with new Directors of 2578363 Ontario Inc. (CARRIED)

Council

Wasaga Beach Council is meeting to decide on several staff reports, including a $1.32 million fire pumper purchase, contract extensions for facility and HR positions, and a boiler replacement. They will also consider proclamations, a doctor recruitment incentive, and a sister city proposal, among other items.

• Approve $1,316,724 purchase of 2027 fire pumper from Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
• Extend full-time Facility Attendant contract to Dec 2024 at $33,000 from Recreation & Facilities Reserve
• Convert HR student position to temporary full-time HR Coordinator for 2024 at $35,000
• Authorize $17,568.12 boiler replacement at Fire Station 1
• Proclaim National Volunteer Week and National AccessAbility Week

Council approved several staffing extensions and equipment purchases, including a new fire truck and boiler. The board also authorized a doctor recruitment incentive and a memorandum of understanding with the public library.

• Authorized $1,316,724 purchase of a fire pumper truck for 2027 delivery (6-0)
• Approved $17,568.12 for Fire Station 1 in-floor heating boiler replacement
• Approved $33,000 to extend Facility Attendant contract through December 2024
• Approved $35,000 to convert HR student to temporary full-time Coordinator
• Authorized Doctor Recruitment Incentive Agreement with Dr. Jacob Jeffrey McGavin (6-0)
• Approved $99,500 variance for 2024 firefighter wages and benefits
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Wasaga Beach Public Library Board (6-0)
• Decided not to proceed with Sister City implementation

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on beachfront redevelopment, Ontario Parks, intergovernmental efforts, town branding, and other economic development priorities. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes or decisions listed beyond adopting prior minutes.

• Update on Beachfront Redevelopment
• Ontario Parks Update
• Intergovernmental Efforts
• Town Branding
• Annual Report to Council

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee accepted its March 27 minutes as amended and carried a resolution recommending Council direct staff to explore a time capsule and ask the province to declare the anniversary day 'Wasaga Beach Day.' The rest of the meeting was updates and discussion: a June public meeting on the Fram and Sunray beachfront redevelopment concepts, Ontario Parks and intergovernmental advocacy updates, town branding, and economic development initiatives to be narrowed at a later meeting. Chair Harlow volunteered to lead the annual report to Council, with Plater assisting, and a planning meeting was set before the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Accepted March 27 minutes as amended (carried)
• Recommended Council direct staff to explore a 50th anniversary time capsule and a provincial 'Wasaga Beach Day' declaration (carried)
• Chair Harlow to lead annual report to Council; Plater to assist; planning meeting before next meeting
• Next meeting to cover annual report, committee appointments, and TDMP update

Property Standards Committee

The Wasaga Beach Property Standards Committee is meeting to adopt prior minutes and hear two property standards contravention cases. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Adoption of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• 6:00 PM - Daniele Dresher, 18 50th Street North, Plan 890 Lot 91, property standards contravention
• 6:30 PM - Soumia Guermoudi and Samira Guermoudi, Roll #436401000734800, Con 16 E Pt Lt 5 Pt 1;51R5715, property standards contravention

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Town Hall lift and the William Arnill Park playground renewal, and to discuss accessible signals, Sunnidale Road shoulders, a bench program, and other accessibility initiatives. The committee will also consider minutes from its March 7 meeting and review other municipalities' accessible webpages.

• Town Hall Lift update from the Treasurer
• William Arnill Park Playground Renewal deputation
• Accessible Signalization at Town Intersections update
• Sunnidale Road Shoulders update
• Creation of a Bench Program update

The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommended installing benches at two specific intersections. The committee also coordinated plans for National AccessAbility Week and the deployment of Mobi-Mats at beach areas.

• Approved March 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended bench installations at River Road West/Westbury Road and Mosley Street/42nd Street
• Approved reserving a booth for the Seniors Information and Active Living Expo on June 19, 2024
• Approved reviewing other municipal accessible webpages for recommendations by June 6, 2024
• Received update that Town Hall Lift project is on hold
• Received update that voice logs for intersection signalization have been installed

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide three applications: minor variances at 113 Smallman Drive and 1117 Mosley Street, and a consent at 929/931 River Road East. Staff recommend approval for all three. The committee will also adopt minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting.

• Minor variance application A00424 at 113 Smallman Drive
• Minor variance application A00724 at 1117 Mosley Street
• Consent application B01523 at 929/931 River Road East
• Adoption of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment approved three land-use applications during its April 17 meeting. It granted minor variances for a deck addition at 113 Smallman Drive and a two-storey garage at 1117 Mosley Street. The committee also approved a lot line boundary adjustment for properties at 929 and 931 River Road East, subject to specific conditions.

• Approved minor variance for 113 Smallman Drive (deck addition/lot coverage)
• Approved minor variance for 1117 Mosley Street (two-storey garage/front yard)
• Approved consent for lot line adjustment at 929/931 River Road East
• Adopted minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its 2024 work plan and discuss creating a project plan to implement it. They will also consider applying to the FCM Green Municipal Fund and discuss staffing resources, committee membership, and the committee website. The agenda includes updates on the GHG emission report, PCP/ICLEI orientation, and other ongoing climate initiatives.

• Adoption of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of GHG Emission Report
• Update on PCP/ICLEI Orientation Meeting
• Review of 2024 Annual Work Plan
• Discussion of FCM Green Municipal Fund grants

The committee accepted the minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting. Members discussed the annual work plan and coordinated follow-ups regarding GHG emissions, energy management, and fleet electrification.

• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Removed FCM Green Municipal Fund as an ongoing business item

Council

Wasaga Beach Council is meeting to decide on several items, including two zoning by-law amendments for residential developments, a $389,737.57 asphalt tender award, and the creation of a new Wasaga Sports and Entertainment division with a $500,000 initial funding allocation. The agenda also includes presentations on the new Official Plan and beach access updates, plus a closed session for a beachfront property matter.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z00324 for townhouses at River Road East & Stonebridge Boulevard
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z00224 for residential development on Fairgrounds Road
• Award Tender #PW2024-05 for hot mix asphalt to IPAC Paving Limited for $389,737.57
• Establish Wasaga Sports and Entertainment division as pilot with $500,000 from Casino revenue
• Authorize execution of Non-Disclosure Agreement with Fram + Slokker for beachfront development

Council approved the creation of a Wasaga Sports and Entertainment division as a pilot program and a Municipal Services Corporation for economic development. A $389,737.57 asphalt contract was awarded to IPAC Paving Limited. Council also endorsed Bill C-63 regarding a digital safety commission.

• Established Wasaga Sports and Entertainment pilot program through Dec 31, 2027 (5-1)
• Approved $500,000 initial funding from Casino revenue for WSE division (5-1)
• Authorized Deputy CAO to execute contracts for two November 2024 concerts (5-1)
• Awarded $389,737.57 asphalt contract to IPAC Paving Limited
• Endorsed passing of Bill C-63 for a digital safety commission (6-0)
• Authorized Non-Disclosure Agreement with Fram + Slokker (6-0)
• Directed staff to report on re-routing Shore Lane Trail
• Rescinded request for report on restricting vaping retail outlets

Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on fall prevention in older adults, approve January minutes, and receive updates from various work groups including the Action Plan, Age-Friendly Business, Community Hubs, and Seniors Expo 2024. The agenda is largely procedural with informational items.

• Presentation by Penny Rush on Aging and Wellness – Fall Prevention in Older Adults
• Approval of January 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Chair and Coordinator updates
• Seniors Expo 2024 work group update
• Items for future meetings include Health Care Practitioner, Fire Chief Craig Williams on Poverty Round Table, Red Cross Services, and Penny Rush Colleague

Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Wasaga Beach Property Standards Committee meeting on April 9, 2024, contains only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

Council

Wasaga Beach Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and delegations. Key items include awarding a contract for the William Arnill Park playground renewal, approving year-end financial carryovers, and receiving updates on the library, fire department, and medical clinic. Council will also hear two tree removal permit requests and move into closed session for land and litigation matters.

• Award Contract PW2024-09 for William Arnill Park Playground Renewal to New World Park Solutions
• Approve 2023 fiscal year-end carryovers, reserve reallocations, deficits and surpluses
• Proclaim April 2024 as Parkinson's Awareness Month and April 11 as World Parkinson's Day
• Receive delegations on tree removal permits for 25 Ryther Road and Theme Park Dr./Wally Dr.
• Advocate for increased Ontario public library funding

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a move into closed session for a GeoSands education session under the Municipal Act. The agenda also includes a land acknowledgement, disclosure of interests, and approval of the agenda. No decisions or public discussions are listed.

• Closed session for GeoSands education session
• Land acknowledgement recognizing Treaty 18
• Agenda approval
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Adjournment

Council approved the meeting agenda and entered a closed session for an education session regarding Geosands. No further actions or decisions were reported following the closed session.

• Approved the March 28, 2024 agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved moving into Closed Session for Geosands Education Session (CARRIED)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from January and February, and to discuss unfinished business including intergovernmental efforts, branding, a draft TDMP update, economic development priorities, an annual report, and an events strategy. The agenda is largely procedural with no new decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of minutes from Jan 31 and Feb 28, 2024
• Discussion on branding profile
• Draft TDMP update
• Economic development priorities
• 50th anniversary update

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee accepted the minutes from January 31 and February 28. The committee reviewed a draft action plan for the TDMP and received updates on event strategy and short-term accommodation stakeholder engagement.

• Approved minutes of January 31st and February 28th (Carried)
• Approved agenda change to add Short-Term Accommodation update and remove items 5.1 and 5.2 (Carried)
• Deferred Intergovernmental Efforts to next meeting
• Deferred Branding Profile to next meeting
• Deferred Economic Development Priorities to next meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will consider four property applications: a minor variance at 224 Kirby Lane, a consent and a minor variance at 142 Glenwood Drive, and a minor variance at 77-85 River Road East. Staff recommend approval for all four. The committee will also adopt February minutes and hear a 2023 annual staff report.

• Minor variance A00324 at 224 Kirby Lane
• Consent B00124 at 142 Glenwood Drive
• Minor variance A00624 at 142 Glenwood Drive
• Minor variance A00524 at 77-85 River Road East
• 2023 Annual COA Staff Report update

The Committee of Adjustment approved four applications involving minor variances and property severances. These decisions allow for residential additions, lot boundary adjustments, and reduced lot frontage for townhouses.

• Approved minor variance A00324 for 224 Kirby Lane to allow a home addition and attached garage (CARRIED)
• Approved consent B00124 for 142 Glenwood Drive to sever three parcels for lot line boundary adjustments (CARRIED)
• Approved minor variance A00624 for 142 Glenwood Drive regarding an existing garage and driveway setback (CARRIED)
• Approved minor variance A00524 for 77-85 River Road East to permit a reduced lot frontage of 5.52m (CARRIED)
• Accepted February 21, 2024 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Climate Action Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on greenhouse gas reporting, a Climate Action Plan, and municipal energy management. They will also discuss new business including a 2024 work plan, grant opportunities, and a proposal for a summer student to assist with the Climate Action Plan.

• Status of GHG emission report update
• Grant/funding for creating a Climate Action Plan update
• 2024 Work Plan discussion
• Report on FCM Green Municipal Fund meeting
• Proposal for summer student to assist with Climate Action Plan

The committee met with CAO A. McNeill to discuss current council priorities, including green development standards and active transportation. No new policies were enacted, and several agenda items were moved to the next meeting.

• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Council

Council will consider staff reports on the drinking water system, resident parking passes, and a proposed Town Hall review. They will also discuss appointing representatives to the Huronia West OPP Detachment Board and receiving correspondence from other municipalities. The meeting includes routine items like proclamations, minutes, and by-laws.

• Issue Request for Expressions of Interest to Main Street landowners for a new Town Hall business case
• Appoint Council reps to Huronia West OPP Detachment Board; $150/day remuneration
• Move resident parking passes to online distribution
• Receive 2023 drinking water system inspection and annual reports
• Proclaim March 2024 as #ITSTARTS Month

Council approved issuing a Request for Expressions of Interest to Main Street landowners to explore building a new Town Hall. Other decisions included transitioning resident parking passes to an online system and establishing remuneration for the Huronia West OPP Detachment Board.

• Approved Request for Expressions of Interest for a new Town Hall on Main Street (7-0)
• Paused planned capital expenditures for existing Town Hall pending RFEOI outcome (7-0)
• Approved online distribution of free resident parking passes (7-0)
• Approved $150.00 daily remuneration for Huronia West OPP Detachment Board members (7-0)
• Appointed Mayor Smith and Councillor Dileo to the Huronia West OPP Detachment Board (7-0)
• Repealed By-law 2023-79 regarding the Town of Wasaga Beach Police Services Board (7-0)
• Supported Municipality of St. Charles request for provincial funding of equipment operator courses (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-20 to amend Council and Committee Meeting proceedings (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a deputation on the new public school site plan, review accessibility improvements for the Wasaga Stars Arena, and discuss a customer service feedback form. They will also consider adopting the January 18, 2024 minutes and continue unfinished business on a bench program and bicycle by-law.

• Deputation by Chris Whelan, Simcoe County District School Board, on new public school site plan
• Review of Wasaga Stars Arena required improvements
• Accessible Customer Service Feedback form submitted by Member S. Verkindt
• Adoption of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Unfinished business: creation of a bench program and a bicycle by-law

The committee approved hosting an Easter Food Drive on March 23, 2024, at the Wasaga Beach Foodland. The committee also received a presentation regarding a new public school site plan and a customer service feedback form.

• Approved January 18, 2024 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Accepted Accessible Customer Service Feedback form from Member S. Verkindt (CARRIED)
• Received deputation from Chris Whelan regarding New Public School Site Plan for information (CARRIED)
• Approved hosting Easter Food Drive with Wasaga Beach Fire Department on March 23, 2024 (CARRIED)

Council

Wasaga Beach Council is meeting to decide on several key items, including awarding a $4,272,347 contract for sludge thickening upgrades at the Water Pollution Control Plant, adopting an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, and receiving reports on beautification, the Breaking the Ice Festival, and affordable housing. The agenda also includes delegations on antisemitism and workforce housing, a funding request from the Georgian Triangle Humane Society, and a closed session on a lease agreement.

• Award $4,272,347 contract to Sona Construction Ltd. for Water Pollution Control Plant sludge thickening upgrades (OCWA Project No. WASBEY5004-2063)
• Adopt Official Plan Amendment OP02/22 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z02/22
• Part-lot control exemption for 77-85 River Road East
• Funding request from Georgian Triangle Humane Society (multi-year reserve, Option 1)
• Approve Official Marks for Wasaga Beach, including 'THE LONGEST FRESHWATER BEACH IN THE WORLD'

Council approved a contract for sludge thickening upgrades at the Water Pollution Control Plant and adopted a formal definition of antisemitism. The board also approved a town beautification strategy and several official brand marks. Additionally, Council authorized new lease agreements for town properties.

• Awarded $4,272,347 contract to Sona Construction Ltd. for Water Pollution Control Plant upgrades
• Adopted the definition of Antisemitism as presented by The Southern Georgian Bay Jewish Community
• Approved Town Beautification Strategy including by-law reviews and streetscape planning
• Adopted 11 Official Marks for the Town of Wasaga Beach
• Approved multi-year funding reserve for Georgian Triangle Humane Society
• Authorized lease negotiations with Bayshore Broadcasting and Par Fore Driving Range
• Approved Official Plan Amendment (OP02/22) and Zoning By-law Amendment (Z02/22)
• Amended Procedural By-law to require recorded votes for all Matters for Consideration

Special Council Meeting

This is a brief special council meeting (9:40–10:00 a.m.) that will approve the agenda and then move into closed session to consider board appointments to Wasaga Distribution Inc. and Wasaga Resource Services Inc. The closed session is permitted under the Municipal Act for personal matters about identifiable individuals. No other business is listed.

• Closed session to discuss board appointments to Wasaga Distribution Inc. and Wasaga Resource Services Inc.
• Agenda approval motion for February 29, 2024

Council approved the meeting agenda and moved into a closed session to discuss board appointments for Wasaga Distribution Inc. and Wasaga Resource Services Inc. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public portion of the meeting.

• Approved the February 29, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved moving into closed session to discuss board appointments (Carried)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on the draft Tourism Destination Management Plan from Brain Trust, and to discuss an Ontario Parks letter, a 50th Anniversary update, and future meeting scheduling. The agenda is largely procedural, with the TDMP presentation being the main substantive item.

• Presentation of draft Tourism Destination Management Plan by Richard Innes of Brain Trust
• Discussion of Ontario Parks letter
• 50th Anniversary update
• Items for future meetings include Ec Dev Priorities, Annual Report, Branding Profile, Intergovernmental Efforts, and Beachfront Redevelopment update

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee met on February 28, 2024. Richard Innes of Brain Trust presented draft vision, mission and high-level recommendations for the Tourism Destination Management Plan and gathered committee feedback; the full draft recommendations are to come back at a future meeting. A draft letter regarding Ontario Parks was reviewed and will go to the Town CAO and a report to Council. The committee also agreed to move its meeting schedule to the third Wednesday of each month instead of the fourth, and heard an update on 50th anniversary planning. No formal motions, votes or approvals are recorded in these minutes.

• Meeting schedule changed to every third Wednesday of the month instead of the fourth
• Draft Ontario Parks letter to be forwarded to Town CAO and included in a report to Council
• Tourism Destination Management Plan draft recommendations received as information; full draft to be presented at a future meeting
• 50th anniversary website launched; community groups invited to submit events and use the logo
• Annual report to Council identified as needed; to be discussed at the next meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will consider four property applications: two consent applications (49 Constance Boulevard and 853 Oxbow Park Drive) and two minor variance applications (309 Old Mosley Street and 10 Allegra Drive). Staff recommend approval for each. The committee will also adopt minutes from its January 24, 2024 meeting.

• Consent application B3523 at 49 Constance Boulevard
• Consent application B3823 at 853 Oxbow Park Drive
• Variance application A00124 at 309 Old Mosley Street
• Variance application A00224 at 10 Allegra Drive
• Adoption of January 24, 2024 meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved two applications to create new lots and two variance requests for residential property modifications. The decisions included conditions for parkland contributions, grading plans, and setback requirements.

• Approved lot severance at 49 Constance Boulevard (B3523)
• Approved lot severance at 853 Oxbow Park Drive (B3823)
• Approved zoning variance for accessory building and deck at 309 Old Mosley Street (A00124)
• Approved zoning variance for a sunroom rear yard setback at 10 Allegra Drive (A00224)
• Accepted January 24, 2024 meeting minutes (COA-2024-07)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee is meeting to receive staff updates on the GHG Emission Report, grants for a Climate Action Plan, and related program applications. The committee will also discuss new business including Enbridge grant funding, a municipal energy management plan, and green development standards. The agenda is largely updates and discussion items, with no major decisions listed.

• Update on GHG Emission Report
• Update on grants for Climate Action Plan
• Update on ORRCA Capacity programme application
• Enbridge grant funding discussion
• Green Development Standards coordinated response

The committee approved previous meeting minutes and reviewed the 2024 Annual Action Plan. Members discussed the need for realistic targets and the status of GHG emission reporting and grant applications.

• Approved minutes from December 19, 2023 and January 16, 2024 (Carried)
• Confirmed the Town was unsuccessful in the ORRCA Capacity Programme funding application

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to move into closed session to discuss beachfront development under the Municipal Act exception for confidential commercial or financial information. The rest of the agenda is procedural (land acknowledgement, agenda approval, adjournment). No decisions are expected in open session.

• Closed session to discuss beachfront development under Municipal Act 2001, s. 239(2)(i)
• Agenda approval motion
• Land acknowledgement

Council met in a special session to discuss beachfront development in a closed session. Staff direction was provided following the discussion.

• Approved the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved moving into closed session to discuss beachfront development (CARRIED)

Council

Wasaga Beach Council is meeting to decide on several items, including an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 630 Sunnidale Road South, the 2024 Municipal Grant Program, and various by-laws. They will also hear delegations on firearms and tree-cutting exemptions, and receive staff reports on water systems, drainage, and other matters. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, security, and labor items.

• Adopt By-law 2024-11 (Official Plan Amendment OP03/23) and By-law 2024-12 (Zoning By-law Amendment Z10/23) for 630 Sunnidale Road South
• Approve 20 grants to not-for-profits totaling $33,726
• Approve $4,500 for Community Watch Program signage from Casino Community Reinvestment Discretionary Reserve
• Approve 2024 cemetery fee updates
• Pass by-laws 2024-08 to 2024-11, including road closure and naming of Mosley Street

Council adopted amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 630 Sunnidale Road South. They also approved $33,726 in grants for 20 non-profit organizations and authorized a tree cutting permit for a sales trailer at 31 Lyons Court. Staff were directed to report on restricting vaping product retail outlets near schools and on potential user fees for the arena and library.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment OP03/23 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z10/23 for 630 Sunnidale Road South
• Approved $33,726 in grants to 20 Not For Profit Organizations
• Authorized tree cutting permit for 31 Lyons Court for a sales trailer
• Approved $4,500 unbudgeted expense for Community Watch Program signage
• Approved 2024 Cemetery Fees updates
• Directed staff to issue Request for Information for Floating Water Park
• Directed staff to report on buffer zones for vaping product retail outlets
• Directed staff to report on feasibility of non-resident user fees for Arena and Library

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee is meeting to hear two property standards contravention cases for 176 Deerbrook Drive, involving Lou De Faveri and Beaver Run Estates Inc. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from January 16, 2024, and may enter a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• 6:00PM - Lou De Faveri of 176 Deerbrook Drive - Property Standards Contravention
• 6:30PM - Beaver Run Estates Inc. of 176 Deerbrook Drive - Property Standards Contravention
• Adoption of Property Standards Committee minutes of January 16, 2024
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 for personal matters

The committee approved the minutes from the January 16, 2024 meeting. Two appeal hearings regarding 176 Deerbrook Drive were deferred at the request of the appellant's representative.

• Accepted January 16, 2024 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Deferred appeal for Lou De Faveri of 176 Deerbrook Drive to April 9, 2024
• Deferred appeal for Beaver Run Estates Inc. of 176 Deerbrook Drive to April 9, 2024

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Tourism Development Master Plan (TDMP) refresh and an Ontario Parks submission, and to discuss economic development priorities, its annual report to Council, the 2025 meeting schedule, and a new procedural by-law. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Update on TDMP Refresh from Richard Innes
• Ontario Parks submission (attachment: ontario parks submission.v2.pdf)
• Discussion of Economic Development Priorities
• EDTAC Annual Report to Council
• New Procedural By-law 2023-119

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee accepted its November 22, 2023 minutes and agreed to stop pursuing the sister-city concept at the committee level, passing the research to staff for a council-requested report. The committee also received an update on the TDMP refresh from Richard Innes and an update on 50th anniversary plans. Four new business items — economic development priorities, the EDTAC annual report to council, the 2024 meeting schedule, and a new procedural by-law — were deferred to the next meeting on February 28th.

• Accepted November 22, 2023 committee minutes as presented (carried)
• Agreed to supply sister-city research to staff and suspend the sub-committee's activities (EDTAC-2024-04, carried)
• Deferred economic development priorities to next meeting
• Deferred EDTAC annual report to council to next meeting
• Deferred 2024 meeting schedule to next meeting
• Deferred new procedural by-law to next meeting

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting that will move into closed session under the Municipal Act for the purpose of educating or training members (council orientation). The only public business is approval of the agenda and a confirmatory by-law (2024-01) to formalize the meeting's proceedings. No substantive decisions or public discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Municipal Act s. 239(3.1) for council orientation
• Confirmatory by-law 2024-01 to confirm meeting proceedings
• Land acknowledgement and disclosure of pecuniary interest items

Council met in a closed session for a member orientation. No substantive policy decisions or legislative changes were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved moving into closed session for Council Orientation
• Passed By-law 2024-01 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting

Council

Wasaga Beach Council is meeting to consider a draft plan of subdivision for 529 Sunnidale Road South, approve the purchase of two tandem axle dump trucks, and pass several by-laws including an interim tax levy. The agenda also includes routine reports on fire, water, cemetery, and accessibility, plus a closed session on beachfront leases.

• Draft plan of subdivision for 529 Sunnidale Road South (Sterling Homes, 42 lots) with 3-year approval conditions
• Contract FL2024-01: purchase of two tandem axle dump trucks with plow and wing via Viking-Cives
• By-law 2024-02: Interim Tax Levy for 2024
• By-law 2024-04: updated ladder chart and wage grid for non-union employees
• Closed session on beachfront leases (land acquisition/disposition)

Wasaga Beach Council approved a Donation and Naming Agreement with Zancor Homes for naming rights to the spectator and community rink in the new Wasaga Beach Stars Arena. Council also approved a draft plan of subdivision for 529 Sunnidale Road South, authorized the purchase of two tandem axle dump trucks, and approved an amended Sponsorship and Naming Policy. Council delegated authority to the CAO to endorse Beachfront Leases, with exceptions for leases involving new liquor licences or rent reductions of 20% or more.

• Approved Donation and Naming Agreement with Zancor Homes for rink naming rights (carried)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision conditions for 529 Sunnidale Road South, valid 3 years (carried)
• Authorized purchase of two tandem axle dump trucks with plow and wing via LAS/Canoe Procurement Group (carried)
• Approved amended Sponsorship and Naming Policy 2-18 and repealed By-law 2021-25 (carried)
• Delegated authority to CAO to endorse Beachfront Leases, except new liquor licence leases or leases dropping 20%+ (carried)
• Supported creation of a Royal Canadian Legion in Wasaga Beach; referred temporary location request to staff (carried)
• Authorized Treasurer to execute 2024 General Liability Insurance renewal documents (carried)
• Passed by-laws: 2024-02 interim tax levy, 2024-03 interim deputy clerk appointment, 2024-04 non-union wage/ladder charts, 2024-05 OMERS retirement age change, 2024-06 confirm proceedings (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications: two minor variances, one consent, and one deferred consent. The committee will also introduce a new Minor Variance Incidental report and adopt previous minutes. All applications have recommended motions for approval.

• Minor variance for William Mallany at 41 Laidlaw Street
• Minor variance for Tanya Graver at 133 33rd Street North
• Consent application for Franco Caringi at Lot 76, Mapleside Drive
• Deferred consent application for Sharon Boyce at 13 Mapleside Drive

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance requests and two lot severance applications. A report on minor variance incidentals was deferred to the next meeting due to member absences.

• Approved minor variance for 41 Laidlaw Street for a rear yard addition and setback recognition (CARRIED)
• Approved minor variance for 133 33rd Street North to recognize a shipping container setback (CARRIED)
• Approved lot severance for Lot 76, Mapleside Drive to create two lots (CARRIED)
• Approved lot severance for 13 Mapleside Drive to create two lots (CARRIED)
• Accepted December 13, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing a conceptual playground design for Ramblewood Drive Park. Members will also discuss the committee's role in reviewing subdivision and site plans, as well as the 2023 accessibility accomplishments report.

• Ramblewood Drive Park/Playground conceptual design review
• Review of Plans of Subdivision, Official Plans, and Site Plans
• 2023 Accessibility Accomplishments Report
• Discussion on assistive devices at intersections
• Discussion of 2023-119 Procedural By-law

The Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee accepted its November 2, 2023 minutes and received several presentations for information, including the Ramblewood Drive conceptual playground design and the committee's role in reviewing plans of subdivision, official plans and site plans. It also received the 2023 Accessibility Accomplishments Report to Council and agreed to schedule an education session on subdivision, official plan and site plan review criteria for a future meeting. Discussion items on assistive devices at intersections, a new procedural by-law, a bench program and a bicycle by-law were updates only, with the bench program and bicycle by-law messaging deferred to future meetings.

• Accepted November 2, 2023 committee minutes as presented (carried)
• Received Ramblewood Drive conceptual playground design presentation for information (carried)
• Received presentation on reviewing plans of subdivision, official plans and site plans for information (carried)
• Scheduled an education session on subdivision, official plan and site plan review criteria for a future meeting (carried)
• Received 2023 Accessibility Accomplishments Report to Council for information (carried)
• Bench program discussion deferred to next committee meeting
• Bicycle by-law messaging campaign to be worked on for next meeting

Property Standards Committee

The Wasaga Beach Property Standards Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from November 21, 2023, and to consider two property standards contravention cases: one at 8 Pridham Court (James Kerr and Shannon Tomkinson-Kerr) and one for Lucia and Leonardo D'Elia (Roll #436401001409000). The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, as permitted under the Municipal Act. The next meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2024.

• Adoption of November 21, 2023 minutes
• Property standards contravention at 8 Pridham Court (James Kerr and Shannon Tomkinson-Kerr)
• Property standards contravention for Lucia and Leonardo D'Elia (Roll #436401001409000)
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act for personal matters

The Committee confirmed two property standards orders following appeals. One order was granted a time extension for compliance, while the other was confirmed as written.

• Accepted minutes from November 21, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Confirmed Order dated August 5, 2023 for 8 Pridham Court with a time extension to March 31, 2024 (CARRIED)
• Confirmed Order dated December 4, 2023 for Roll #436401001409000 (CARRIED)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Climate Action Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on a GHG emissions report, grant opportunities for a Climate Action Plan, and an ORRCA Capacity programme application. They will also work on creating a goal statement, a 2024 Annual Action Plan, and an emission inventory update, plus consider Enbridge Inc. grant funding and orientation on FCM PCP milestones.

• Update on GHG emissions report from Treasurer
• Grants available for Climate Action Plan creation
• ORRCA Capacity programme application update
• Creation of 2024 Annual Action Plan
• Grant funding from Enbridge Inc.

The committee approved in principle a proposal for free staff and committee training through ICLEI. Members discussed the creation of a goal statement and the formation of subcommittees to research other municipal climate plans.

• Approved in principle ICLEI education session for staff and committee, pending CAO support
• Approved in principle for Vice Chair to collect training information for CAO/Council
• Deferred Enbridge Inc. grant funding discussion
• Deferred Town departmental climate action status update
• Deferred municipal energy management plan status

Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a delegation about a Cardiac Recovery Program, approve prior minutes, and hear updates on the chair/coordinator, action plan, budget, business development, and a procedural by-law. No unfinished business or sub-committee reports are listed. The meeting is largely informational with no major decisions expected.

• Delegation from Dianne Armstrong on Cardiac Recovery Program
• Approval of November 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Action Plan Work Group update with Term of Council Priorities document
• Age-Friendly Budget update
• By-Law 2023-119 Procedural By-law update