TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD
REVISED AGENDA: Council - Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda

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Council Chambers and by Videoconference
97 Hurontario Street, Collingwood ON

Sustainable, Connected, Vibrant
"Collingwood is an inclusive community that offers a healthy and active lifestyle in a beautiful waterfront setting, anchored by a responsible government, strong business and nonprofit networks, and an animated downtown"


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1.
National Anthem

  

2.
Call of Council to Order

  

For more than 15,000 years, the First Nations walked upon, and cared for, the lands we now call home. Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Ojibwe, and many others who were families, friends, and communities, the way we are today. The Town of Collingwood acknowledges the Lake Simcoe-Nottawasaga Treaty of 1818 and the relationship it establishes with the original inhabitants of Turtle Island. We acknowledge the reality of our shared history, and the current contributions of Indigenous people within our community. We seek to continue empowering expressions of pride amongst all of the diverse stakeholders in this area. We seek to do better, and to continue to recognize, learn, and grow, in friendship and community, Nation-to-Nation.

3.
Adoption of the Agenda

  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for April 20, 2026, be adopted as amended:

    • Addition of Item 16 In-Camera

4.
Declarations of Pecuniary and/or Code of Conduct Conflict of Interests

  

Note: In accordance with the Council Code of Conflict, Procedural By-law and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, Council members must file with the Clerk a written statement of the conflict, for inclusion on the Conflict of Interest Registry.

5.
Community Announcements

  

6.
Deputations

  

None.

7.
Public Meetings

  

None.

8.
Adoption of Minutes

  

8.1
Council Minutes

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held April 8th, 2026 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations) and Council Meeting held April 13th, 2026, be approved as presented.

8.2
Business Arising from Previous Minutes

  

8.3
Approval of Committee of the Whole Recommendations

  

8.3.1
Committee of the Whole - April 8, 2026

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held April 8, 2026, is be hereby approved as presented.

    • CCS2026-02 2026-2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - Operational Update and Consultation Findings
    • T2026-01 Long Term Strategic Financial Plan - Part One
    • T2026-03 Council Community Grant Award
    • IN2026-03 Semi-Annual Water and Wastewater Uncommitted Hydraulic Reserve Capacity Update
    • Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards
8.3.1.1
P2026-11 Proposed Concurrent Official Plan/ Zoning By-law Amendments - Gateway Centre (853 and 869 Hurontario Street; 7564 Poplar Sideroad)
This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    AND THAT Council provide relief to certain provisions of the Tree Permit under By-law 2012-084 that would allow for permit issuance prior to the County of Simcoe rendering a decision on the Official Plan Amendment, with appropriate conditions as outlined in Report P2026-11.

    (Carried 8:1 at Council - Committee of the Whole on April 8, 2026)

9.
Staff Reports

  

None.

10.
By-Laws

  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 20th day of April, 2026.

11.
Departmental Updates

  

12.
Consent Agenda

  

General Consent Items: A general correspondence list can be viewed on the Agenda and Meeting Portal.


This Correspondence List includes items considered as bulk communications not specific to the Town of Collingwood and is of a general nature, and are not included in the Consent Agenda below.


 

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council herein receive the General Consent
    Agenda;

    AND FURTHER that the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being correct. 

13.
Motions

  

None.

14.
Move into Committee of the Whole

  

Public engagement and discussion is encouraged under this section of the agenda with any recommendations being ratified at the next meeting. The public are able to address the Committee on any staff report following the presentation by staff and allowed 5 minutes to speak.


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14.1
Motion to move into Committee of the Whole (Mayor Hamlin)

  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council herein move into Committee of the Whole Session.

14.2
Staff Reports

  

14.2.1
T2026-03 2026 Amended Development Charges Background Study: Water Treatment Plant

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Staff Report T2026-03, 2026 Amended Development Charges Background Study: Water Treatment Plant, be received; and
    AND THAT Council approve the 2026 Amended Development Charges (DC) Background Study: Water Treatment Plant prepared (“Amended DC Background Study”) by Hemson Consulting. 
    AND THAT Council approve the resulting reductions to Development Charges for the Water Treatment Plant as identified in the Amended DC Background Study.

14.2.2
PRC2026-02 Bring Your Own (BYO) Events

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    WHEREAS the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario is regulated by the Liquor Licence and Control Act which is administered by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, 
    AND WHEREAS the sale or service of alcohol at special occasions and events open to the public requiring a Special Occasion Permit (SOP) through the AGCO is contingent upon municipal authorization,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report PRC2026-02, Bring-Your-Own (BYO) Events, be received,
    AND THAT Council prohibit the permitting of Bring-Your-Own events within the Town of Collingwood.

14.2.3
C2026-04 New Long Grass & Nuisance Weeds By-law

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Staff Report C2026-04, New Long Grass & Nuisance Weeds By-law, be received;  
    AND THAT the proposed Long Grass and Nuisance Weeds By-law, attached as Appendix A, be enacted.

14.2.4
P2026-13 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – 4 Elm Street Town File No. PLZAMA2025428

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Staff Report P2026-13, “Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – 4 Elm Street”, dated April 20, 2026, be received;  
    AND THAT the amending Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix “A” to this Report, be enacted and passed.

14.2.5
P2026-14 Collingwood Housing Incentives Pilot Program and Town-owned Lands

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Staff Report P2026-14, Collingwood Housing Incentives Pilot Program and Town-owned Lands, dated April 20, 2026, be received;  
    AND THAT Council direct staff to revise the Collingwood Housing Incentives Pilot Program (CHIPP) policy and take any other steps necessary to include and implement an additional incentive stream related to the [lease, sale or donation]* of Town-owned lands located at High Street and Poplar Sideroad.
    AND THAT Council direct staff to maintain the offer for donation of the lands under the County of Simcoe’s Municipal Partnership in Affordable Rental Development program until such time as a [lease, sale or donation]* through the CHIPP is confirmed.
    AND THAT should the County of Simcoe’s prioritization of the lands for development under the Municipal Partnership in Affordable Rental Development program be expedited, that staff be directed to provide an update to Council to allow re-consideration of their inclusion in the CHIPP.
    * Alternative options to be selected

14.2.6
P2026-15 Tourism Collingwood Update

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Staff Report P2026-15, Tourism Collingwood Update, dated 2026-04-20, be received;  
    AND THAT Corporate By-law 2026‑1 of Tourism Collingwood attached hereto as Appendix A be confirmed by Council, representing the Town of Collingwood as the sole Member of the Municipal Services Corporation in accordance with the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010;  
    AND THAT Council select from the following options:

    1. Council directs the CAO to appoint senior staff as the Member Representative and Alternate; or
    2. Council directs the Clerk to proceed with a nomination process to appoint political officials as the Member Representative and Alternate.

14.3
Deputations (unregistered)

  

Unregistered deputations are provided 5 minutes to address Committee.

14.4
Reports/Minutes of Other Committees/Boards

  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved:

14.5
Old or Deferred Business

  

14.6
Other Business

  

14.7
Notice of Motions

  

14.8
Rise from Committee of the Whole

  

14.8.1
Motion to rise from Committee of the Whole (Deputy Mayor Fryer)

  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council herein rise from Committee of the Whole and return to the regular Council meeting.

15.
Approval of Committee of the Whole Recommendations

  

*Council approval required prior to April 30, 2026

15.1
PRC2026-02 Bring Your Own (BYO) Events

  
  • Recommendation (Unless otherwise amended):

    WHEREAS the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario is regulated by the Liquor Licence and Control Act which is administered by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, 
    AND WHEREAS the sale or service of alcohol at special occasions and events open to the public requiring a Special Occasion Permit (SOP) through the AGCO is contingent upon municipal authorization,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report PRC2026-02, Bring-Your-Own (BYO) Events, be received,
    AND THAT Council prohibit the permitting of Bring-Your-Own events within the Town of Collingwood.

16.
In-Camera

  

16.1
Proceed In-Camera

 
  • Recommendation:

    WHEREAS the Clerk hereby concurs the reason(s) for the in-camera session have been duly reviewed and considered and the matters are authorized under the exception provisions to conduct a closed session in accordance with the Municipal Act prior to proceeding into closed session;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council proceeds in camera in order to address a matter pertaining to:

    • a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (16.2);
    • a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization (16.2);
    • a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. (16.2)

     

    Items for Discussion:

16.2
Non-profit Funding and Agreement Adjustment Request

 

16.3
Rise (and Report if available)

 
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council herein rise from in-camera and return to open session.

17.
Confirmatory By-Law

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT By-law No. 2026-030, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held April 20, 2026, be enacted and passed this 20th day of April, 2026.

18.
Adjournment

  
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