TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD
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 September 3, 2025, be adopted as presented.

4.
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

  

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

  

7.
Public Meetings

  

8.
Adoption of Minutes

  

8.1
Council Minutes

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held July 28, 2025 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations), 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 - July 28, 2025

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations contained within the July 28, 2025, Council minutes be hereby approved as presented.

    • South Georgian Bay and Springwater Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2025-2029
    • T2025-13 Asset Management Plan Report (amended)
    • CAO2025-03 Operational Plan: Q2-2025 Status Update
    • CCS2025-05 Terminal Point - Project Schedule Update
    • T2025-12 Georgian Triangle Humane Society Support Review (amended, partial)
    • Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards
8.3.1.1
T2025-12 Georgian Triangle Humane Society Support Review
  
  • Recommendation:

    AND THAT Council direct staff to waive the one-time $30,000 parkland dedication fee for the GTHS Development Project (Carried 7:2)

8.3.1.2
Recommendation from the Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management Minutes - July 10, 2025 (amended)
  
  • Recommendation:

    WHEREAS the redevelopment of 84 Hurontario Street is a high priority action identified as Action Item 12 in the Downtown Master Plan approved by Council on January 6, 2025;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Directors request Council consider 84 Hurontario Street be designated formalized as a public open space;

    AND THAT funds be allocated for consideration in the 2026 budget deliberations to action the item to further explore and develop the property. 

    (Carried 9:0)

9.
Staff Reports

  

10.
By-Laws

  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 3rd day of September, 2025.

11.
Departmental Updates

  

11.1
Poplar Health and Wellness Village MZO Update, Director Valentine

  

No update since last meeting.

11.2
Routine OLT Appeals Update

  

11.3
Shipyard Plaques on Heritage Drive Update, Director Cubitt 

  

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.
County Report

  

County Council agendas and minutes can be found on the Simcoe County Council Portal (first meeting of the month).

14.
Motions

  

14.1
Potential Arts Centre Location, Mayor Hamlin

  
  • Recommendation:

    WHEREAS Council has not determined a path forward toward a potential arts centre, nor made a decision not to continue;   

    AND WHEREAS the Community-based Strategic Plan directs the building of capacity to support and enhance Collingwood’s lively arts and culture scene, including potential development of an Arts Centre;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Staff to explore the north portion of the municipally-owned Collingwood Museum property located at 45 Saint Paul Street as a potential site for the proposed Arts Centre, ensuring that there would be no negative impact to the Museum building, Collingwood Cenotaph, or Honour Walls;

    AND THAT this exploration of the property include reviewing such things as size, access, utilities, setback from HWY 26 and an assessment of the parking needed for patrons and potential options to address it;  

    AND THAT the exploration include opportunities for this reimagined arts and cultural hub to incorporate expanded community programming spaces, 

    AND THAT the report back include a refinement of the costs to get to the next step which would be a clear decision point for Council, 

    AND THAT Council authorize the spending of up to $20,000 from the Arts Centre Reserve to access consulting services as deemed necessary;

    AND THAT Council instruct Staff to report back on October 20, 2025, on the viability of the site and a refinement of the costs to get to the next step. 

14.2
Feasibility of Prohibiting Drive-Thru in Collingwood, Councillor Doherty

  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT an analysis of the environmental, social and economic benefits and challenges to a Town-wide prohibition on drive throughs as an accessory function to any primary use (e.g. restaurant, bank, pharmacy, etc.) be referred to the Zoning By-Law Review project provided that the scope change costs do not exceed $7,500 to be drawn from the 2025 Development Management Budget;

    AND THAT at minimum, consultation with the Collingwood Climate Action Team, Business Development Centre partners, Georgian Triangle Development Institute, and the Town’s Accessibility Committee be undertaken to inform the analysis and professional consultant recommendation

14.3
2024 Audited Financial Statements

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council herein approve the 2024 Audited Financial Statements, as presented by Baker Tilly on July 28th, 2025.

15.
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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15.1
Motion to move into Committee of the Whole (Mayor Hamlin)

  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

15.2
Staff Reports

  

15.2.1
T2025-14 Quarter Two Financial Update

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Staff Report T2025-14, Quarter Two Financial Update, be received;  

15.2.2
P2025-21 780 Tenth Line (Linksview) – Update on Planning Applications Files PLZAMA2024209, PLRDPS2024320, PLEDP2025200

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  • Recommendation:

    THAT Staff Report P2025-21, “Update on Active Planning Applications – 780 Tenth Line (Linksview)” dated September 3, 2025, be received; 

    AND THAT Council direct staff to provide notice for a second public meeting regarding revised Linksview Zoning By-law Amendment Application pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act;

    AND THAT the Town charge the Applicant 50% of the fees associated with a new Zoning By-law Amendment application to cover the costs of a second public meeting and additional internal and external review of the revised Linksview Zoning By-law Amendment Application; 

    AND THAT Council extend the maximum cumulative staff-delegated authority to issue emergency 30-day extensions to a draft approved plan of subdivision permitted under the Town’s Delegated Authority By-law 2020-059, as amended, from 180 days to 240 days for this file only to allow Council to consider the three related applications as a comprehensive package.

15.3
Deputations (unregistered)

  

Unregistered deputations are provided 5 minutes to address Committee.

15.4
Reports/Minutes of Other Committees/Boards

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

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

    • Minutes - Collingwood Heritage Committee - August 7, 2025 
    • Minutes - Museum Advisory Committee Meeting - July 25, 2025

15.5
Old or Deferred Business

  

15.6
Other Business

  

15.7
Notice of Motions

  

15.8
Rise from Committee of the Whole

  

15.8.1
Motion to rise form Committee of the Whole (Chair, Councillor Perry)

  
  • Recommendation:

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

16.
Confirmatory By-Law

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT By-law No. 2025-071, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held September 3, 2025, be enacted and passed this 3rd day of September, 2025.

17.
Adjournment

  
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