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

  

Instrumental version credit of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Peter Oundjan

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 28, 2025 be adopted as amended:

    • Addition of a recommendation for Item 15.4 Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management Minutes from April 10, 2025.

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 April 14th, 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 - April 14, 2025

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held April 14, 2025 contained within the April 14, 2025 Council minutes be hereby approved as presented.

    • P2025-10 Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Extension Request Red Maple (725 Tenth Line) Town File: PLEDP2024400
    • PRC2025-02 Mayor's Golf Challenge Beneficiaries (as amended by Committee of the Whole)
    • C2025-06 Council Input for the Development of the 2026-2029 Collingwood & The Blue Mountains OPP Detachment Action Plan  (as amended by Committee of the Whole)
    • T2025-03 Council Community Grant Award – Amended (as amended by Committee of the Whole)
    • Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards

9.
Staff Reports

  

10.
By-Laws

  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 28th day of April, 2025.

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.
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
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Councillor Jeffery

  
  • Recommendation:

    WHEREAS the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Act provides a framework for reconciliation, healing and peace, as well as harmonious and cooperative relations based on the principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, nondiscrimination and good faith;

    AND WHEREAS the Federal Government of Canada, has developed an UNDRIP Action Plan, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has further endorsed UNDRIP and committed to taking steps to integrate its principles into FCM’s reconciliation Strategy;

    AND WHEREAS The Town of Collingwood is committed to bringing people together, fostering inclusion, and showcasing the richness of our culture, diversity, heritage, and community which includes the importance, recognition and reconciliation with our indigenous peoples: past, present and future.

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Council request that both Council and staff take into consideration support or alignment with the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act during the development and/or implementation of its Programs and Services, as part of the Town’s continued commitment to reconciliation, respect and understanding of all Indigenous peoples.
     

14.2
Request for a Staff Report to identify further opportunities to support Georgian Triangle Humane Society, Mayor Hamlin

  
  • Recommendation:

    WHEREAS the Community Based Strategic Plan’s Pillar “Responsible” identifies a goal to champion local, regional, intergovernmental, and multi-sectoral collaboration and advocacy, which includes developing a framework for a complete community, considering factors and services not generally delivered by local government (e.g., school spaces, long term care, sufficient electricity and other energy sources, hospital and health care, child care, animal rescue, etc.) and identify the stakeholders and sectors that should be involved in solutions;

    AND WHEREAS the Community Based Strategic Plan’s Pillar “Responsible” also identifies a goal to maintain the Town’s strong financial health and assets, which includes considering options, such as user fees, grants, public-private partnerships, and other innovative funding sources to increase and diversify Town revenues and balance affordability for our tax base;

    AND WHEREAS the Georgian Triangle Humane Society is preparing for the construction of their new “Regional Centre for Pets and People” and requesting Council consider identifying the new Center as a Municipal Capacity Facility to enable ongoing financial benefits to the Humane Society ensuring their sustainability;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request a Staff Report to identify opportunities to further support the new GTHS Regional Centre with proposed supports in proportion with the services and benefits to Collingwood.

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
P2025-11 180 Ontario Street Zoning By-law Amendment

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Staff Report P2025-11, “Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – 180 Ontario Street” dated April 28, 2025 be received;

    AND THAT the amending Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix “A” to this Report be enacted and passed.

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 - Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management - April 10, 2025 
    • Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - March 20, 2025
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council refer the following BIA Board recommendation to the appropriate parties for review in the evaluation of locations for the potential Art Centre for Council’s future consideration:
    RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management request that Council consider the Collingwood Leisure Time Club property (100 Minnesota Street) to be considered as a location for the Arts Centre.  

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 (Councillor Potts)

  
  • 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. 2025-038, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held April 28, 2025, be enacted and passed this 28th day of April, 2025.

17.
Adjournment

  
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