AGENDA
Wasaga Beach Council Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 3:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

1.1

Land Acknowledgement

The Town of Wasaga Beach acknowledges it is located upon the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe people of the Three Fires Confederacy. We also acknowledge that the people of the Wyandot Nation also inhabited these lands.

We acknowledge that these nations were sovereign nations existing before the arrival of settlers.
 
We respect the spiritual interconnection among these nations to the land and to the water.
We also acknowledge that waterways near us have a long history predating European arrival. Since time immemorial, waterways were the lifeblood of the Indigenous people by trade and hunting routes.

We are dedicated to inclusivity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people in our future stewardship of the land and the longest freshwater beach in the world. In the spirit of reconciliation, we welcome the opportunity of learning to be sustainable caretakers of the land and waterways for all future generations.

2.

PROCLAMATIONS

There are none.

3.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the contents of the agenda for May 15, 2025, be approved as circulated.

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5.1

Regular Council Minutes - April 24, 2025

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held April 24, 2025, be adopted as circulated.

6.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

There are none.

7.

PRESENTATIONS

7.1

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital & Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation Re: Tomorrow is Built Today: CGMH Strategic Plan and CGMHF Foundation Fundraising Campaign

Michael Lacroix, President and CEO, CGMH and Jory Pritchard-Kerr, President and CEO, CGMH Foundation will be in attendance to present to Council the CGMH Strategic Plan and CGMH Foundation Fundraising Campaign.

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the presentation by Michael Lacroix and Jory Pritchard-Kerr, to Council pertaining to the CGMH Strategic Plan and CGMH Foundation Fundraising Campaign, be received.

8.

DELEGATIONS

There are none.

9.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

9.1

Beachfront Update

9.2

Legislative Updates

9.2.1

Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025

9.2.2

Bill 9, Municipal Accountability Act, 2025

10.

STAFF REPORTS

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the following Consent List items under Staff Reports and all the recommendations contained therein be adopted, excluding items pulled and moved to Matters for Consideration to be voted on separately:

10.1

Environmental - Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Monthly Performance Report

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the report titled: Wasaga Beach WPCP Performance Report January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025, 2025 to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received for information.

10.2

Environmental - Drinking Water System (DWS) Monthly Performance Report

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the report titled: Wasaga Beach DWS Performance Report January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025 to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received for  information.

10.3

Beach Area 1 Roadway Reconstruction Phase 1 - Contract No. PW2025-15 - Tender Award - 20250515-20

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the report titled: Beach Area 1 Roadway Reconstruction Phase 1 - Contract No. PW2025-15 - Tender Award, for the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received; and
  2. THAT Council award the contract to Arnott Construction Ltd. for the Beach Area 1 Roadways Reconstruction Phase 1 capital works project, in accordance with the terms of reference within tender PW2025-15, at a cost of $25,919,764.50, which includes contingencies but excludes HST; and
  3. THAT the additional unbudgeted 2025 project cost of $2,239,185 be approved, funded as per the financial implications section of this report; and
  4. THAT the total project cost of $28,690,991 be approved as a multi-year capital project; and
  5. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract with Arnott Construction Ltd.

10.4

Application for Extension to approved Golden Sand Draft Plan of Subdivision (PS0125) Wasaga Heights Inc.

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the report titled: Application for an Extension to the Approval of the Wasaga Heights Inc. Draft Plan of Subdivision (PS0125), to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received; and

  2. THAT Council approve a three year extension to the Draft Approval for the Wasaga Heights Inc. Plan of Subdivision, including minor amendments to the associated conditions of draft plan approval, with a lapsing date of May 26, 2028.

10.5

Wasaga Beach Farmers Market Agreement 2025 Amendment - 20250424-43

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the report titled: Wasaga Beach Farmers Market Agreement 2025 Amendment, to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received; and
  2. THAT Council approve the amended Farmers Market Agreement, attached as Appendix A.

10.6

Parking Request - 40th Street North - 20250515-34

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the report titled: Parking Request – 40^th Street North, to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received;
  2. THAT the request to prohibit on-street parking on 40^th Street North be granted on a temporary basis until such time as a more fulsome Parking Strategy can be undertaken by the Town to determine whether on-street parking should be permanently prohibited on 40^th Street North;
  3. THAT if further requests are received to consider prohibiting on-street parking prior to the Parking Strategy being undertaken, a minimum of 90% neighbour support on the impacted street be requested prior to Council’s consideration of the request; and
  4. THAT the municipal Dunkerron parking lot be retained until such time as a more fulsome parking strategy has been undertaken.

10.7

Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report for 2024 - 20250515-30

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the report titled: Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report Update for 2024, to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received for information.

10.8

Strong Mayor Legislation - 20250515-33

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the report titled: Strong Mayor Legislation, to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received for information.

10.9

Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Inlet Building and Barscreen Retrofit Project - 20250515-29

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the report titled: Contract Award - Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Bar Screen Replacement and HVAC Upgrades to the Council meeting of May 15, 2025, be received;
  2. THAT W. A. Stephenson Mechanical Contractors Limited be awarded Contract RFB#25-41 in the amount of $3,424,640.00 (Excl. HST);
  3. THAT the works be approved as a multi-year project, with an estimated scheduling as presented in the Project Financial Plan, attached as Appendix A; and
  4. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.

10.10

Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law Update - 20250515-32

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the report titled: Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law Update, to the Council meeting of May 15 2025, be received;
  2. THAT Staff be directed to bring By-law #2025-17 being a By-law to establish a System of Administrative Monetary Penalties for Parking forward for adoption;
  3. THAT Staff be directed to bring By-law #2025-18 being a By-law to establish a System of Administrative Monetary Penalties for Non-Parking forward for adoption;
  4. THAT Council enact the following policies attached to this report:
     1. #5-8 AMPS Prevention of Political Interference
     2. #5-9 AMPS Conflict of Interest
     3. #5-10 AMPS Financial Management and Reporting
     4. #5-11 AMPS Public Complaint Filing
     5. #5-12 AMPS Financial Hardship
     6. #5-13 AMPS Appointment of Screening and Hearing Officer;
  5. THAT Council approve the administrative fees associated with AMPS, listed in Appendix I and detailed in this report; and
  6. THAT Staff be directed to include these fees in the Town’s Fees and Charges By-law, as amended.

11.

CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the following Consent List items under Correspondence be received for information, excluding items pulled and moved to Matters for Consideration to be voted on separately:

11.1

Town of Parry Sound Resolution April 15, 2025 Re: Call for inclusive research to reflect diversity of Canadian Communities

11.2

Town of Georgina Resolution dated April 7, 2025 Re: Salt Management

11.3

Municipality of Grey Highlands Resolution dated April 16, 2025 Re: Opposition to NVCA & LSRCA Amalgamation

11.4

Municipalities Opposing Strong Mayors (23 Pieces of Correspondence Attached)

12.

MINUTES OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the Consent List items under Minutes of Boards and Committees be received for information:

12.1

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee - Minutes - January 22, 2025

12.2

Property Standards Committee - Minutes - April 15, 2025

13.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

14.

RECOMMENDATIONS ARISING FROM BOARDS & COMMITTEES

15.

COUNCIL REQUESTED STAFF REPORTS

As listed in the attached document.

16.

NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS

16.1

Councillor Ego - Re: Town Arranged Transportation - Clothing Drive

Attachment: Letter of Support from Pastor Christina, Wasaga Community Church

• Recommended Motion:

  WHEREAS the current economy it contributing to financial constraints that prevent Town residents from purchasing basic clothing, which can impact their well-being and opportunities;

   AND WHEREAS clothing is a fundamental need for hygiene, protection from the elements, and social acceptance. Clothing insecurity can affect individuals' self-esteem, social interactions, and ability to seek employment;

  AND WHEREAS the Clearview Community Church on Sunnidale Road operates a Clothing Depot run by volunteers on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 4-6pm for those in need;

  AND WHEREAS there is currently no public transportation directly to the Clearview Community Church to allow those in need to attend the Clothing Depot to obtain the necessary basic clothing needs;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to arrange for a bus service on the first Thursday of each month from the Food Bank to the Clearview Community Church located at 800 Sunnidale Road between 3:30pm-5pm;

   AND FURTHER THAT Town Staff design a 1 page “print out” advertising the Clothing Depot and free public transportation, to be displayed at the Food Bank and other locations such as Churches, and Town facilities. 

17.

CLOSED SESSION

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the next portion of the May 15, 2025, Council Meeting, will move into Closed Session to consider the following matters:

17.1

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

17.2

Approval of Closed Minutes

17.3

Closed Session Items

17.3.1

Proposed Disposition/Acquisition of Lands

In accordance with Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

17.3.2

Security of the Corporation

In accordance with Section 239 (2) (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board; and (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

17.3.3

Proposed Disposition/Acquisition of Lands

In accordance with Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

17.3.4

Committee Appointments

In accordance with Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

17.4

Closed Session Adjournment

18.

CLOSED SESSION - Rise and Report

19.

BY-LAWS

• Recommended Motion:
  1. THAT the following By-laws be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and finally passed:

19.1

2025-15 A By-law to set the TaxRates and to Levy Taxes for the year 2025

19.2

2025-16 A By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Town of Wasaga Beach

19.3

2025-17 A By-law to establish a System of Administrative Monetary Penalties - Parking

19.4

2025-18 A By-law to establish a System of Administrative Monetary Penalties - Non-Parking 

19.5

2025-19 A By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Wasaga Beach at its Regular Council meeting held Thursday May 15, 2025

20.

ADJOURNMENT