Collingwood public meetings in 2021
119 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
This agenda is procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document only contains system-generated text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual meeting content.
Council adopted the 2022 municipal budget by-law, maintaining a 2% tax rate increase. They also approved several development-related items, including a part lot control exemption for Indigo Estates, heritage designation initiation for 243 Birch Street, and assumption of Mountaincroft Subdivision Phases 4 & 5. A servicing capacity allocation framework was endorsed for public consultation, and staff were directed to investigate using a Minister's Zoning Order to expedite affordable housing locations.
- Adopted 2022 municipal budget by-law (2% tax increase)
- Approved part lot control exemption for Indigo Estates (5 lots)
- Initiated heritage designation process for 243 Birch Street
- Approved assumption of Mountaincroft Subdivision Phases 4 & 5
- Approved transit service review implementation strategy
- Endorsed Servicing Capacity Allocation Policy for public consultation
- Directed staff to investigate Minister's Zoning Order for affordable housing
- Appointed Brian Herner to South Georgian Bay Innovation and Technology Accelerator Board
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on December 16, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. One reduced required parking for a proposed hotel at 172 Hurontario Street from 23 to 5 spaces, subject to conditions. The other allowed a rear yard setback reduction from 7.5 to 2.5 metres for an addition at 471 Hurontario Street. Both motions carried unanimously.
- Approved minor variance D1311221 reducing hotel parking from 23 to 5 spaces at 172 Hurontario St (carried)
- Approved minor variance D132721 reducing rear yard setback from 7.5m to 2.5m at 471 Hurontario St (carried)
- Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
- Agreed to hold January 2022 meeting via Zoom due to COVID
Collingwood Public Library Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on December 16, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Collingwood Public Library Board adopted the Town of Collingwood's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, which was previously approved by Council. The board also decided to hold its January 2022 meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 concerns. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted Town of Collingwood Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (carried)
- Continued with Zoom for January 2022 board meeting (carried)
Collingwood Public Library Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on December 14, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Collingwood Public Library Board held a special meeting on December 14, 2021, primarily to discuss legal advice on a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. The board went into closed session to receive solicitor-client privileged advice, then returned to public session. No decision was made on the policy; it was deferred to a future special meeting. The only formal actions were adopting the agenda and moving in and out of closed session.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (Res-044-2021, carried)
- Proceeded in camera for solicitor-client privileged legal advice on mandatory vaccination (Res-045-2021, carried)
- Rose from in-camera and returned to public session (Res-046-2021, carried)
- Deferred the Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to a special meeting
Council
This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting on December 13, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.
Council directed staff to finalize the 2022 budget, which includes a 2.01% tax rate increase, for consideration at the December 20 meeting. Several budget-related motions were approved, including $350,000 for an Affordable Housing Reserve Fund, while a $10,000 Pollinator Strategy was defeated. Council also approved the 2022 Fees and Charges by-law, interim control by-law exemptions, and a procedural by-law update. A motion to hold taxi license fees at 2021 rates was defeated.
- Directed CAO and Treasurer to finalize 2022 Budget as amended (carried)
- Approved $350,000 for Affordable Housing Reserve Fund/Land Trust (carried)
- Defeated $10,000 for Pollinator Strategy
- Defeated motion to hold taxi license fees at 2021 rates
- Approved 2022 Fees and Charges By-law No. 2021-087 (carried)
- Approved interim control by-law exemptions for 30 Ninth St, 269 Sixth St, 146 Hurontario St, 268 Robinson St, and 795843 Grey Road 19 (carried)
- Approved Procedural By-law No. 2021-090 with amendment (carried)
- Approved 2022 interim tax levy By-law No. 2021-089 (carried)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This is the agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on December 9, 2021. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management recommended the Town investigate acquiring downtown property for a Market Square, approved accounts payable of $54,895.86, and accepted the November 30 financial statement. The board also agreed to purchase Christmas tree lights for $2,500, accepted Director Brandon Houston's resignation, and decided to hold the January meeting via Zoom due to COVID concerns.
- Recommended Town investigate acquisition of downtown property for Market Square (carried)
- Endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $54,895.86 (carried)
- Accepted financial statement for period ending November 30, 2021 (carried)
- Agreed to purchase Christmas tree lights for $2,500
- Accepted resignation of Director Brandon Houston (carried)
- Agreed to hold January 2022 meeting via Zoom
- Agreed to seek interest from Promotion Committee members to fill vacant board position
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on December 7, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Collingwood Heritage Committee approved a heritage permit for exterior alterations at 12 Fourth Street W, including a new covered porch, wood siding, and a new window/door system. The approval was subject to conditions on porch step width, wood construction, and paint colors. The meeting was a special session held by videoconference.
- Approved heritage permit for 12 Fourth Street W exterior alterations (carried)
- Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 10:55 a.m. (carried)
Collingwood Public Library Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on November 25, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no actionable content.
The Collingwood Public Library Board approved the 2022 budget as presented, along with changes to five policies (Audio Visual, Information and Reference Services, Local History & Genealogy, Safety/Security/Emergencies, and Staff Training). The board also discussed returning to regular hours in January 2022, agreeing to keep the library open on Sundays, and heard an update on a request for exemption from the Town's mandatory vaccine policy. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates only.
- Approved the 2022 Budget as presented (Res-040-2021).
- Approved changes to five policies: Audio Visual, Information and Reference Services, Local History & Genealogy, Safety/Security/Emergencies, and Staff Training (Res-041-2021).
- Approved the agenda as amended, moving the 2022 Budget Approval item to the beginning of Other Business (Res-038-2021).
- Approved the Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and CEO reports as presented (Res-039-2021).
- Agreed to keep the library open on Sundays when redistributing hours for January 2022 (discussion only, no formal motion).
- Agreed on proposed 2021 accomplishments and 2022 goals/priorities for the final report (discussion only).
- Proceeded in-camera to discuss board succession planning (Res-005-2021), then rose from in-camera (Res-042-2021).
Museum Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on November 25, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.
The committee voted to draft a letter supporting preservation of the Collingwood Terminals, citing cultural and historical significance and proximity to the museum. It also accepted the supervisor's report and a recommended list of new gifts. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were updates or discussions.
- Approved drafting a letter supporting preservation of the Collingwood Terminals (MUS-031-2021).
- Accepted the Supervisor's Report (MUS-029-2021).
- Accepted the Recommended List of New Gifts (MUS-030-2021).
- Adopted the meeting agenda (MUS-028-2021).
Council
This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting on November 22, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or public hearings scheduled for this meeting.
Council approved forwarding its comments on the County of Simcoe's growth forecasts and land needs assessment, including a formal request for a 15% reduction in population growth numbers. Council also approved extending the OPP policing agreement for one year, assumed a road block as part of High Street, and directed staff to investigate a by-law for heritage-related stop work orders. The meeting included a closed session for personnel, land, labour, and legal matters.
- Approved forwarding comments to the County of Simcoe on growth forecasts, including a request for a 15% reduction in population growth.
- Approved By-law 2021-080 to extend the OPP policing agreement until December 31, 2022.
- Approved By-law 2021-077 to assume Block 314 of Plan 51M-1170 as part of High Street.
- Directed staff to investigate and report on a by-law for heritage-related stop work orders.
- Approved forwarding the Affordable Housing Report to Simcoe County municipalities and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
- Approved the minutes of the November 15, 2021 meeting.
- Approved the agenda as amended.
- Approved proceeding in-camera for personnel, land, labour, and legal matters.
Museum Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on November 18, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on November 18, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The committee agreed to abandon the easement request for the Blue Shores waterfront trail and will remove the trail section and red line from the 2022 trail map, pending future reassessment. They also decided to rename dotted green lines on the new map as 'recommended routes' instead of 'on-road bike route'. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was largely updates and discussion.
- Agreed to drop Blue Shores waterfront trail easement request and remove trail from 2022 map
- Agreed to rename dotted green lines on new trail map as 'recommended routes'
- Adopted meeting agenda as presented (carried)
- Approved October 14, 2021 minutes electronically
- Adjourned meeting at 5:17 p.m.
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on November 18, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee discussed several updates but made no formal decisions beyond adopting the agenda and accepting correspondence. Members agreed to move forward with populating the Access Now app for Collingwood and to revise a draft letter about waste collection bins with additional input for the February meeting. The committee also requested the annual compliance report be sent to them before submission to the Ministry.
- Adopted the November 18, 2021 agenda as presented (ACC-016-2021).
- Accepted correspondence received since the October 21, 2021 meeting (ACC-017-2021).
- Agreed to move forward with populating the Access Now app for Collingwood.
- Agreed to revise the draft letter on waste collection bins with additional input for the February meeting.
- Requested the annual compliance report be sent to the committee before submitting it to the Ministry.
- Agreed to meet the third Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. for 2022 (Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov).
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on November 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.
The Collingwood Heritage Committee deferred the application for 12 Fourth Street W to a special December meeting after discussing porch design concerns. It approved a heritage permit for 234 Ste. Marie Street with conditions, including wood window repair and retractable screening. The committee also endorsed a list of heritage permits issued since the last meeting and nominated two properties for 2021 Heritage Awards.
- Deferred 12 Fourth Street W application to special December meeting (carried)
- Approved heritage permit for 234 Ste. Marie Street with conditions (carried)
- Endorsed Heritage Permits List as presented (carried)
- Nominated 240 Minnesota Street and 242 Third Street for 2021 Heritage Awards (carried)
Council
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Council approved adjustments to the Non-Union Salary Grid effective January 1, 2022, based on Gallagher Benefit Services recommendations, including green circling and Step-A principles, and directed staff to amend HR policies accordingly. Council also voted to maintain its own compensation provisions with amendments effective for the 2022-2026 term. A motion to add a pollinator strategy consultant line item for the 2022 budget was defeated. The heritage permit for 12 Fourth Street W was partially approved and partially refused.
- Approved Non-Union Salary Grid adjustments effective Jan 1, 2022 (carried)
- Approved HR policy amendments for benefits, vacation, overtime (carried)
- Maintained council compensation with amendments for 2022-2026 term (carried)
- Defeated motion to add pollinator strategy consultant line item for 2022 budget
- Approved partial heritage permit for 12 Fourth Street W, refusing masonry painting, front door replacement, and eyebrow roof removal (carried)
- Approved transfer of $10,250 from Public Art Reserve for Tremont Plaza artist payment (carried)
- Approved transfer of $9,500 from Council Grants to 2022 Operating Budget (carried)
- Approved referral of drainage concerns on Niagara St. to staff (carried)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
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The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved support for free downtown parking from approximately two weeks before Christmas until the first business day after New Year's, and endorsed a fireworks display following the Santa Claus Parade. The board also accepted the financial statement and accounts payable vouchers, and endorsed an invoice from Ondercin Enterprises despite a declared conflict of interest. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved support for free downtown parking from ~2 weeks before Christmas to first business day after New Year's (carried)
- Approved support for fireworks display following Santa Claus Parade (carried)
- Accepted financial statement for period ending Oct 31, 2021 (carried)
- Endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $5,457.90 (carried)
- Endorsed Ondercin Enterprises invoice of $1,974.68 (carried; director recused)
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2021-10-28 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Committee of Adjustment approved Consent D10621 for 148 Bartlett Blvd, allowing the severance and merging of land to add to 152 Bartlett Boulevard, subject to conditions in the Planning Report. A minor variance application at 42 Clark Street was withdrawn. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Consent D10621 for lot severance at 148 Bartlett Blvd (carried)
- Minor variance D132621 at 42 Clark Street withdrawn
Council
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Council directed staff to prepare a mandatory vaccination policy requiring proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for Council members, staff, volunteers, and committee/board members by January 1, 2022, with unpaid leave for non-compliance. Council also approved a heritage tax relief increase to 20%, a parking restriction on Alma Street, and a policy for proactive education and enforcement of waste management by-laws. A motion to seek a legal opinion on mandatory disclosure of all sources of income in the Code of Conduct was approved.
- Directed staff to prepare mandatory vaccination policy (carried)
- Approved By-law 2021-075 increasing heritage tax relief rebate to 20% (carried)
- Approved By-law 2021-073 for parking restrictions on Alma Street (carried)
- Approved motion to seek legal opinion on mandatory disclosure of all sources of income in Code of Conduct (carried)
- Approved policy for proactive education and enforcement of waste management by-laws (carried)
- Deferred heritage permit application for 12 Fourth Street W to November meeting (carried)
- Defeated motion for staff report on stop work order by-law (defeated)
- Defeated motion to amend delegated authority by-law (defeated)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on October 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
The committee elected Vanessa MacDonald as Chair and Kathryn Bloomfield as Vice Chair. It accepted the resignation of member Martina Ernst effective November 30, 2021, and agreed to send a letter of support to the Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding waste collection bins. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational or discussions.
- Elected Vanessa MacDonald as Chair (acclaimed)
- Elected Kathryn Bloomfield as Vice Chair (acclaimed)
- Adopted the October 21, 2021 agenda (carried)
- Accepted resignation of Martina Ernst effective November 30, 2021 (carried)
- Agreed to provide a letter of support to Innisfil AAC on waste collection bins
Museum Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on 2021-10-21 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or actionable items are listed.
The Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee approved the 2020 Annual Report and accepted the resignation of member Michael Moloney. The committee also received updates on grant funding, programming, and a new app launch. No major policy decisions were made.
- Approved 2020 Collingwood Museum Annual Report (carried)
- Accepted resignation of member Michael Moloney (carried)
- Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
- Accepted Supervisor's Report (carried)
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on 2021-10-18 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.
The Collingwood Heritage Committee recommended approval of a heritage permit for the restoration of the Victoria Annex at 400 Maple Street, subject to conditions including using lime mortar, matching brick, and not approving two new second-floor window openings. The committee also recommended approval of a heritage permit for a deck and stairs at 12 Fourth Street West, excluding the proposed front entrance eyebrow roof and posts, with other items deferred for revised drawings. The committee endorsed a list of heritage permits issued since the last meeting.
- Recommended approval of Victoria Annex restoration permit with conditions (carried)
- Denied two proposed second-floor window openings on east elevation of Victoria Annex
- Recommended approval of 12 Fourth Street West deck and stairs in wood, excluding eyebrow roof (carried)
- Deferred other 12 Fourth Street West items pending revised drawings
- Endorsed list of 5 heritage permits issued since last meeting (carried)
- Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
Council
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Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on October 14, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved the 2020 audited financial statements, accepted the September 2021 financial report, and endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $38,521.97. The board also passed a motion requesting that the Town consider installing a crosswalk or lights at Fourth Street and Hurontario Street during 2022 budget deliberations. Additionally, the board voted to increase the agenda distribution deadline from 24 to 48 hours before meetings.
- Accepted 2020 audited financial statements (carried)
- Approved financial statement for period ending September 30, 2021 (carried)
- Endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $38,521.97 (carried)
- Endorsed Screen Play invoice of $1,695.00 (carried)
- Endorsed Ondercin Enterprises invoice of $67.80 (carried; Director Ondercin recused)
- Requested crosswalk or lights at Fourth Street and Hurontario Street for 2022 budget (carried)
- Increased agenda distribution deadline to 48 hours before meetings (carried)
Collingwood Public Library Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on October 14, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Collingwood Public Library Board adopted the Town of Collingwood Mandatory Vaccine Disclosure Policy, pending Council approval. The board also decided to send a letter to the Regional Government Review - Service Delivery Task Force opposing Option 3 of the Library Services Review, which proposed a new county library system. The letter will be drafted by the CEO and Chair.
- Adopted Town of Collingwood Mandatory Vaccine Disclosure Policy, pending Council approval (carried)
- Approved sending a letter to the Regional Government Review - Service Delivery Task Force opposing Option 3 of the Library Services Review (carried)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
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Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on October 7, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee approved all five applications on the agenda: two consents to merge lands at 20 and 22 Dey Drive, two minor variances at 84 Hamilton Street and 35 Seventh Street, and a consent plus minor variance at 12 Niagara. All approvals were subject to conditions in the Planning Report. The Committee also supported drafting a letter to Council about stormwater and road concerns near Niagara Street and North Albert Lane for the 2022 budget.
- Approved consent D10421 to merge lands into Block 257 at 20 Dey Drive (carried)
- Approved consent D10521 to merge lands into Block 258 at 22 Dey Drive (carried)
- Approved minor variance D1311021 for porch and rooftop terrace at 84 Hamilton Street (carried)
- Approved minor variance D131821 for second unit at 35 Seventh Street (carried)
- Approved consent D10121 to create one new lot at 12 Niagara (carried)
- Approved minor variance D131621 for lot frontage reductions at 12 Niagara (carried)
- Supported drafting letter to Council regarding stormwater and road concerns near Niagara Street and North Albert Lane (carried)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This is the agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on October 5, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management voted to support recommendations regarding heritage building materials, including additional suggestions like making heritage grants available to non-heritage buildings and increasing the Heritage Tax Relief program in the 2022 budget. The board also agreed to attach supporting material on heritage tax relief from other jurisdictions to the correspondence for Council and to encourage members to attend the October 12 committee meeting.
- Adopted the October 5, 2021 special meeting agenda (carried)
- Supported recommendations on heritage building materials and additional recommendations (carried)
- Agreed to attach supporting material on heritage tax relief to correspondence for Council
- Agreed to circulate recommendations to membership and encourage attendance at October 12 committee meeting
Council
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Council approved a series of development-related by-laws, including road assumptions, part lot control exemptions, and zoning amendments for properties like Balmoral Village and 2 Old Mountain Road. They also approved proceeding with UV disinfection upgrades at the Water Treatment Plant and a multi-year transit governance agreement with Metrolinx. A motion regarding waste management concerns for the downtown BIA was deferred, as was a motion to request a review of the Pretty River watercourse. Council also went into closed session to discuss CUPE negotiations, water agreement negotiations, and the water capacity review.
- Approved by-laws for road assumption (Dey Drive), part lot control exemption (Eden Oak), and zoning amendments (Balmoral Village, 2 Old Mountain Road) (carried)
- Approved proceeding with Option 1 for Water Treatment Plant UV disinfection upgrades, to be included in 2022 Capital Budget (carried)
- Approved by-law authorizing multi-year governance agreement with Metrolinx for joint transit procurements (carried)
- Approved three-year extension of Draft Approval for Trails of Collingwood Plans of Subdivisions (carried)
- Deferred motion requesting County of Simcoe find solutions for waste management cart program in downtown (carried)
- Deferred motion requesting NVCA review options to naturalize Pretty River watercourse (carried)
- Deferred heritage permit decision for 12 Fourth Street West to future committee meeting (carried)
- Approved correction to legal description for Summit View Phase 2a exemption in Interim Control By-law (carried)
Collingwood Public Library Board
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The Collingwood Public Library Board approved its 2022-2024 Strategic Plan with comments made during the meeting, and also approved updated policies for volunteers, information technology, and equipment lending. The board received reports on statistics, finances, and leadership, and discussed a preliminary 2022 budget comparable to 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved 2022-2024 Strategic Plan (carried)
- Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and CEO reports (carried)
- Accepted changes to Volunteer, Information Technology, and Equipment Lending policies (carried)
Museum Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on September 23, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Museum Advisory Committee received updates on grant funding, programming, and strategic plan progress. No formal decisions were made beyond accepting the agenda and the Supervisor's Report. The committee discussed potential input on the Collingwood Terminals Heritage Assessment and plans for upcoming programs.
- Adopted the September 23, 2021 agenda (MUS-022-2021, carried)
- Accepted the Supervisor's Report (MUS-023-2021, carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on September 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee deferred the election of Chair and Vice Chair to the October meeting. The Committee also supported the use of a web tool software to ensure the municipal website complies with WCAG requirements. Updates were provided on the Transit Optimization Study, barrier identification forms, and other accessibility initiatives.
- Deferred election of Chair and Vice Chair to October meeting
- Adopted the September 21, 2021 agenda as presented
- Supported the use of a web tool software to ensure WCAG compliance of the municipal website
- Agreed to meet at 2:00 p.m. going forward
Council
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Council approved the Strategic Initiatives Committee report, which directs staff to bring forward a 2022 budget with a tax rate increase of 1% or less and an operating budget capped at 3% above 2021, with any excess going to capital projects and reserves. Council also approved a $30,000 rebate to Collingwood Minor Hockey to change their logo to be more inclusive, conditional on destroying existing equipment with the current logo. A notice of motion was given to request the County of Simcoe find solutions for the downtown waste cart program, and a request was noted for the NVCA to review naturalizing the Pretty River watercourse.
- Approved 2022 budget direction: tax increase ≤1%, operating cap 3% (carried)
- Approved $30,000 rebate to Collingwood Minor Hockey for inclusive logo change, conditional on destroying old equipment (carried)
- Approved naming park lands 'Wilson-Sheffield Park' and drafting apology letter to Wilson family (carried)
- Approved revised Order of Collingwood policy, holding unsuccessful nominations for one additional year (carried)
- Approved support for FCM international development program application (carried)
- Approved minutes of Special Collingwood Police Services Board, July 19, 2021 (carried)
- Approved proclamations for National Forest Week, World Car Free Day, and Franco-Ontarian Day (carried)
- Received procedural items; no other substantive decisions
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on September 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The committee deferred the 400 Maple Street (Victoria Annex) rehabilitation application to the next meeting after requesting revisions. It approved a temporary heritage permit for a wood-look front door at 32 St. Paul Street until December 31, 2022, and re-allocated the 2021 heritage grant from the front door to exterior painting. The committee also approved a heritage permit for painting at 316 Hurontario Street (Dairy Queen) and endorsed a list of 10 heritage permits issued since the last meeting.
- Deferred 400 Maple Street rehabilitation application to next meeting (carried)
- Approved temporary wood-look front door at 32 St. Paul St. until Dec. 31, 2022 (carried)
- Re-allocated 2021 heritage grant from front door to exterior painting at 32 St. Paul St. (carried)
- Approved heritage permit for painting stucco and trim at 316 Hurontario St. (Dairy Queen) (carried)
- Endorsed list of 10 heritage permits issued since last meeting (carried)
- Supported BIA request to review waste management collection and garbage bins (carried)
- Recommended cultural heritage evaluation for 294 Beech Street designation request (carried)
- Approved purchase of 'Conservation of Heritage Masonry' book for $125 (carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
This is the agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on September 16, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions to be discussed.
Museum Advisory Committee
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Collingwood Police Services Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on September 13, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.
The Collingwood Police Services Board voted to support moving forward with the OPP KIDS program to replace D.A.R.E. for Grade 6 students, and to support amending the current S.10 police services agreement with the OPP for Council's consideration. The board also received the Detachment Commander's report and accepted correspondence. No decisions were made on the Detachment Commander performance monitoring process or Code of Conduct training, which remain under development.
- Adopted the September 13, 2021 agenda (carried)
- Received the Detachment Commander's report (carried)
- Supported moving forward with the OPP KIDS program as soon as practical (carried)
- Supported Option 1: amending the current S.10 police services agreement for Council's consideration (carried)
- Accepted correspondence received since July 19, 2021 (carried)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on September 9, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved routine financial reports and committee minutes, and made two substantive requests: to defer Council's consideration of a staff report on materials and design guidance in the Downtown Heritage Conservation District Plan, and to develop a petition and deputation to Council regarding downtown garbage issues. The board also discussed updates on the Heritage Arch, Fashion Week, and the Christmas Market.
- Approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $5,493.23 (BIA-079-2021)
- Accepted financial statement for period ending August 31, 2021 (BIA-080-2021)
- Received Improvement Advisory Committee minutes (BIA-081-2021)
- Requested Council defer Staff Report P2021-21 on heritage district design review (BIA-082-2021)
- Supported developing a petition and deputation to Council on garbage issues (BIA-083-2021)
- Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (BIA-084-2021)
- Received General Manager monthly report (BIA-085-2021)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This is the agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on September 9, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural elements such as video and document viewing options, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder or boilerplate agenda.
The committee received updates on several projects. The Maple Street bikeway pilot project is underway with signage and a feedback survey in place. The Collingwood to Village Trail route has no update, and the Georgian Trail resurfacing work is deferred to 2022. The committee also discussed future map delivery options, including a digital map and QR codes.
- Adopted the September 9, 2021 agenda as presented.
- Approved the August 12, 2021 meeting minutes electronically.
- Agreed to abandon the GLWT route section around Blue Shores development.
- Requested an inventory of catch basins requiring new frames for review.
- Decided not to proceed with the Blue Mountain Pottery sign due to lack of funding.
- Agreed Julie Nolan will serve as Communications representative.
- Discussed changing meeting time; Chair to discuss with staff and members.
- Noted Niagara crosswalk is almost complete, awaiting electrical hookup.
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on September 1, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved moving forward with the third and final draft of the Northwood Mural, incorporating specific suggestions from the Beautification Committee. The mural is expected to be executed the week before the Art Crawl, pending weather.
- Adopted the September 1, 2021 special meeting agenda (carried)
- Approved the third and final draft of the Northwood Mural with suggested changes (carried)
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2021-08-26 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.
The Committee of Adjustment approved a variance at 218 Fifth Street to recognize an existing deck built without a permit, reducing the front yard setback from 4.5 to 1.8 metres. It refused a consent application (D10221) to sever a lot on Silver Creek Drive, after hearing concerns about flooding, erosion, and water allocation. The meeting was held by videoconference on August 26, 2021.
- Approved variance D132521 (218 Fifth Street) to reduce front yard setback from 4.5 to 1.8 metres for an existing deck (Res-020-2021).
- Refused consent D10221 (Con 12 Lot 49 Silver Creek Drive) to create one new lot, citing flooding and erosion concerns (Res-021-2021).
- Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (Res-019-2021).
- Approved minutes of the July 29, 2021 meeting electronically.
- Adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on August 12, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved a $128,900 contract with WSI Sign Systems for the design, fabrication, and installation of a historic district street arch at First/Huron and Hurontario Streets. The board also endorsed accounts payable of $30,081.18, approved a $9,000 mural project, and supported World Car Free Day in principle. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved $128,900 street arch contract with WSI Sign Systems (carried)
- Endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $30,081.18 (carried)
- Approved $9,000 Laneway Mural project with Blaze Wiradharma (carried)
- Supported World Car Free Day in principle, pending review and Council fee waiver (carried)
- Accepted financial statement for period ending July 31, 2021 (carried)
- Received Beautification and Promotion Committee minutes (carried)
- Received General Manager monthly report (carried)
- Approved feedback for BIA/Town MOU submission (carried)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2021-08-12 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The committee directed staff to apply for the Federal Active Transportation Fund, prioritizing a functional design for the Cameron Street/Collins Street corridor and then crosswalks from the 2022 budget. They also approved providing the existing trails map to the Collingwood Climate Action Team for Car Free Day, subject to budget. The committee supported removing part of the Blue Shores Loop easement and investigating an alternative route.
- Approved motion to apply for Federal Active Transportation Fund, prioritizing Cameron/Collins corridor design and crosswalks (carried)
- Approved providing trails map to Collingwood Climate Action Team for Car Free Day, absorbing artwork/copy costs subject to budget (carried)
- Supported removing part of Blue Shores Loop easement and investigating alternative easement within Blue Shores community
- Supported interpretive sign for Blue Mountain Pottery on Highway 26 if expense is covered by Blue Mountain Pottery
- Re-elected Murray Knowles as Chair and Marianne Staempfli as Vice-Chair by acclamation
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on August 9, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.
The Collingwood Heritage Committee recommended partial approval of a Heritage Permit for 12 Fourth Street West, allowing the already-removed chimney and black painting of window frames, soffit, and fascia, but refusing permission for masonry painting, front door replacement, and the removed front entrance eyebrow roof. The committee also recommended approval of Heritage Permits for door replacements at 27 Third Street, façade restoration at 172 Hurontario Street, and stairs/ramp at 308 Hurontario Street, among other items.
- Recommended partial approval of Heritage Permit for 12 Fourth St. West, refusing masonry painting, front door replacement, and eyebrow roof removal (carried)
- Recommended approval of Heritage Permit for four fiberglass wood-look doors at 27 Third Street (carried)
- Recommended approval of Heritage Permit for 172 Hurontario Street façade restoration with conditions (carried)
- Recommended approval of Heritage Permit for wood-look composite stairs and ramp at 308 Hurontario Street (carried)
- Recommended approval of Heritage Permit for wood-look fibreglass columns at 45 Fourth Street East (carried)
- Approved up to $5,000 for reprint of four walking tour brochures (carried)
- Supported staff recommendation to proceed with designation report for 310 Seventh Street (carried)
- Supported members and staff attending OBIAA conference subject to budget (carried)
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2021-07-29 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.
The Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee approved a minor variance (D131619) for 40 Sandford Fleming Drive, reducing the parking area buffer from a street from 3.0 to 2.7 metres. The variance is related to a site plan control application under review. Another application (D10221) for Con 12 Silver Creek Drive was deferred. The meeting was held by videoconference.
- Approved minor variance D131619 for 40 Sandford Fleming Drive (carried)
- Deferred application D10221 for Con 12 Silver Creek Drive
Council
This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of 2021-07-26 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely composed of interface labels and placeholders from the eSCRIBE software, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.
Council approved by-laws to designate the Waterstone Townhomes subdivision as not a registered plan and to execute a site plan control agreement for the development at 31 & 39 Dawson Drive and 11299, 11313, & 11317 Highway 26. Council also received and approved the Development & Operations Services Standing Committee report, which included deferring a heritage district design review, denying a development charge fee waiver for 223 Oak Street, and referring no-parking requests to staff. A motion was carried to have staff report on the feasibility of a Healing Forest during 2022 budget deliberations. Council also appointed an Integrity Commissioner and a Lobbyist Registrar.
- Approved By-law 2021-054 deeming Waterstone Townhomes not a registered plan of subdivision (carried)
- Approved By-law 2021-055 executing site plan control agreement for Dawson Drive/Highway 26 development (carried)
- Approved Development & Operations Standing Committee report, including deferring heritage district design review to Sept 13, 2021 (carried)
- Denied request to waive development charge fees for 223 Oak Street (carried)
- Referred no-parking requests for Robertson and Maple Streets to staff for next parking by-law review (carried)
- Approved motion to report on Healing Forest feasibility during 2022 budget deliberations (carried)
- Approved By-law 2021-056 appointing Integrity Commissioner (carried)
- Approved By-law 2021-057 appointing Lobbyist Registrar (carried)
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on July 19, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Collingwood Heritage Committee approved several heritage permits, including staining porch floors at 291/293 Pine Street, replacing doors at 27 Third Street, demolishing a rear addition at 146 Hurontario Street, and restoring a cement block and porch at 45 Fourth Street E. The committee also approved a mural on the south wall of 119 Hurontario Street and the reprinting of walking tour brochures. The front façade of the Dorchester building at 172 Hurontario Street was deferred for revision and further review at a special meeting in August.
- Approved heritage permit to stain porch floor at 291/293 Pine Street (carried)
- Approved heritage permit to replace doors at 27 Third Street, with front doors in wood subject to further review (carried)
- Approved heritage permit to demolish rear one-storey addition at 146 Hurontario Street (carried)
- Approved heritage permit for 45 Fourth Street E, subject to wood front door and columns (carried)
- Approved heritage permit to paint mural on south wall of 119 Hurontario Street (carried)
- Approved reprinting of 1,000 walking tour brochures per tour, subject to quotes and budget (carried)
- Endorsed list of heritage permits issued since last meeting (carried)
- Deferred correspondence on 310 Seventh Street and OBIAA Heritage and Accessibility to August special meeting (carried)
Collingwood Police Services Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on July 19, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.
The Collingwood Police Services Board approved expanding the Community Services Officer position to include Bicycle Liaison duties, and approved up to $600 for a pride bench at the detachment. The board also received the Detachment Commander's report and discussed traffic safety, school zone enforcement, and a security camera registry for future meetings.
- Approved expanding Community Services Officer to include Bicycle Liaison duties (carried)
- Approved up to $600 for a pride bench at the Collingwood Detachment (carried)
- Received Detachment Commander's Report (carried)
- Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
Council
This agenda is procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document only contains system-generated placeholders and interface text from the eSCRIBE software.
Council approved a hybrid Internet and paper ballot voting system with tabulators for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections, and enacted By-law 2021-050 to authorize it. Council also enacted By-law 2021-051 to amend Interim Control By-law No. 2021-024, exempting identified lands from its provisions. A motion was carried to allow downtown parking ticket forgiveness with proof of a purchase, and a petition was approved to request federal/provincial funding for fire department infrastructure.
- Approved hybrid Internet and paper ballot voting with tabulators for the 2022 election (By-law 2021-050).
- Approved exemption of identified lands from Interim Control By-law No. 2021-024 (By-law 2021-051).
- Authorized downtown parking ticket forgiveness with proof of purchase equal to or greater than the ticket amount, excluding accessible parking and fire route violations, until Thanksgiving 2021.
- Approved petition to federal and provincial governments to include fire department apparatuses, training, equipment, and structures in infrastructure funding programs.
- Approved appointment of Mitchell M. Stadnyk as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (By-law 2021-052).
- Approved retaining BLG as non-standard procurement for legal advice related to the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry report (recorded vote: 7 yea, 2 nay).
- Received 2020 Audited Financial Statements and Statement of Reserves and Reserve Funds.
- Approved minutes of the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting of June 24, 2021.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no concrete business for the committee to discuss.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee deferred the election of Chair and Vice Chair to September and adopted the agenda. Members reviewed accessible features in the Awen' Water Play and Sunset Point Park projects, and provided feedback on the Maple Street Quiet Street branding, suggesting a more universal accessibility symbol. The committee also agreed to review the Multiyear Accessibility Plan Dashboard over the summer and discuss priorities in September.
- Deferred election of Chair and Vice Chair to September meeting (carried)
- Adopted the June 15, 2021 agenda (carried)
- Agreed to provide feedback on Maple Street Quiet Street branding to Trails & Active Transportation Committee
- Agreed to review Multiyear Accessibility Plan Dashboard over summer for September discussion
- Adjourned meeting at 4:06 p.m. (carried)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
The Board supported a parking ticket initiative allowing relief if proof of purchase from a downtown business exceeds the fine, limited to local businesses and extended through Thanksgiving weekend. They also recommended the Town create a Parking Task Force for long-term downtown parking solutions. Financial statements and accounts payable were approved, and the WSIB/insurance/payroll issue was referred to the Improvement Committee.
- Supported parking ticket relief initiative for downtown shoppers (BIA-057-2021)
- Accepted financial statement for period ending June 30, 2021 (BIA-058-2021)
- Endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $7,363.53 (BIA-059-2021)
- Received General Manager monthly report (BIA-060-2021)
- Referred WSIB/insurance/payroll issue to Improvement Committee (BIA-061-2021)
- Recommended Town consider a Parking Task Force (BIA-062-2021)
- Accepted correspondence since June 10, 2021 (BIA-063-2021)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on July 8, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.
The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee deferred its Chair and Vice Chair election to the next meeting due to two absent members. The committee also passed a motion supporting the creation of a Bicycle Community Connector, a Town position focused on education and inclusiveness, rather than a police-based Bicycle Liaison Officer. Other updates included progress on trail construction and a plan to update map boards next year.
- Deferred election of Chair and Vice Chair to next regular meeting (carried).
- Adopted the July 8, 2021 agenda as presented (carried).
- Approved minutes of June 10, 2021 meeting electronically.
- Supported development of a Bicycle Community Connector as a Town position (carried).
- Agreed to update trail map boards with new trail map next year.
- Agreed to provide feedback on Barrie-Collingwood Railway Trail, supporting separate walking and cycling trails.
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on June 29, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management voted to eliminate Canada flag banners on the street and cancel Circus Club performers scheduled for Canada Day and Saturday, July 3, 2021. The board approved the design and production of We CANada posters for downtown businesses, along with a note to members and a media release about this year's Canada Day events. The decision was made in light of recent discoveries of unmarked graves at former residential school sites, as discussed during the meeting.
- Eliminated installation of Canada flag banners on the street (motion BIA-055-2021, carried)
- Eliminated Circus Club performers scheduled for Canada Day and Saturday, July 3 (motion BIA-055-2021, carried)
- Approved design and production of We CANada posters for downtown businesses (motion BIA-055-2021, carried)
- Approved sending a note to members and a media release about Canada Day events (motion BIA-055-2021, carried)
Council
This Council meeting agenda for June 28, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely made up of system-generated interface labels and placeholders, with no decisions, discussions, or listed items to report.
Council defeated options to immediately reduce speed limits to 40 km/h on all local and collector roads. Instead, it approved a motion to have staff include in the 2022 budget the cost of a consultant study on speed reductions, and to commence community consultation on the matter. Council also approved a motion to petition the Canadian government to act on Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action 71-76 regarding residential school cemeteries.
- Approved a motion to include in the 2022 budget the cost of a consultant study on speed reductions and to commence community consultation on speed limits.
- Defeated a motion to commence consultation and retain a consultant for a speed limit study (Option 1).
- Defeated a motion to request a staff report on reducing speed limits to 40 km/h on all local and collector roads (Option 2).
- Approved a motion to petition the Canadian government to take immediate action on Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action 71 to 76.
- Approved the transfer of up to $110,000 from the traffic calming capital budget to the Public Works operating budget for temporary traffic calming infrastructure.
- Referred a motion to waive development charges of $45,251 for 223 Oak Street back to staff for a report.
- Approved the Development & Operations Services Standing Committee report, including a minor adjustment for a detached garage at 308 Seventh Street and a non-concurrence for a radiocommunications tower at 2880 Sixth Line.
- Approved the minutes of the June 21, 2021 meeting and the agenda as amended.
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no concrete business is documented in the provided text.
The special meeting was largely procedural, with Council adopting the agenda and moving into a closed in-camera session to discuss legal advice related to the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry and the Collingwood Airport. No substantive public decisions were made; the only formal action was passing a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.
- Adopted special council agenda with added in-camera item (carried)
- Proceeded in-camera to discuss judicial inquiry legal advice and airport (carried)
- Rose from in-camera and returned to public session (carried)
- Enacted By-law 2021-046 to confirm proceedings (carried)
Collingwood Public Library Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on June 24, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Collingwood Public Library Board accepted the 2020 audited financial statements as presented. The board also approved the statistical, capital, and operating financial reports, changes to the programming policy, and a two-day holiday closure. The meeting was held by videoconference.
- Accepted 2020 audited financial statements (Res-026-2021, carried)
- Approved statistical, capital, operating financial, and CEO reports (Res-027-2021, carried)
- Accepted changes to the Programming policy (Res-028-2021, carried)
- Approved closing up to two days (Dec 27-28) for 2021 holiday season (Res-029-2021, carried)
- Proceeded in-camera to discuss CEO performance goals (Res-030-2021, carried)
- Rose from in-camera and returned to public session (Res-031-2021, carried)
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2021-06-24 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee approved two variance applications. The first, D132421 for 22 St. Clair Street, allows an increase in the maximum size of a detached accessory building from 75.0 to 93.6 square metres. The second, D131921 for 46 Market Street, was approved subject to conditions in the Planning Report, permitting reductions in the interior side yard setback and separation distance for a detached accessory building.
- Approved D132421 (22 St. Clair Street) to increase the maximum size of a detached accessory building from 75.0 to 93.6 square metres.
- Approved D131921 (46 Market Street) subject to conditions in the Planning Report, reducing the interior side yard setback from 3.0 to 1.2 metres and the separation distance from 4.0 to 1.2 metres.
Council
This agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE meeting software and no actual meeting content.
Council approved three-year extensions for the draft approvals of the Panorama (Mair Mills Village), Linksview, and Bridgewater residential plans of subdivision, with approvals to lapse on June 29, 2024. An amendment to reduce the extension to one year was defeated. Council also directed staff to review the plans for pedestrian and cyclist connectivity and to incorporate traffic calming into street designs.
- Approved three-year draft plan approval extensions for Panorama (Mair Mills Village), Linksview, and Bridgewater subdivisions, with approvals to lapse June 29, 2024.
- Defeated an amendment to reduce the draft approval extension to one year.
- Directed staff to review plans for pedestrian and cyclist connectivity and to incorporate traffic calming into street designs.
- Enacted By-law 2021-041 to set the 2021 tax rates and levy taxes.
- Enacted By-law 2021-042 for the 2021 Collingwood Business Improvement Area levy.
- Approved the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan and the 2021 final tax rates.
- Approved continuing work with UN Habitat and the Urban Economy Forum for the Collingwood: SDG Pioneer Town Initiative.
- Endorsed the Simcoe County Food Security Framework and directed staff to identify a point person.
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on June 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
The Collingwood Heritage Committee approved a $1,060 heritage grant for a wood front door at 32 St. Paul Street, recommended approval of porch railings at 291/293 Pine Street, and deferred a decision on painting the porch floor pending more information. The committee also recommended against a study to update the Downtown Heritage Conservation District Plan's material and design guidance, and endorsed a list of recently issued heritage permits.
- Approved 2021 Heritage Grant of $1,060 for wood front door at 32 St. Paul Street, with heritage permit required before work.
- Recommended approval of heritage permits for railings at 291/293 Pine Street, deferring decision on porch floor painting.
- Requested applicant for 72-76 Hurontario Street storefront alterations to provide additional details and renderings.
- Recommended against a study to amend material and design guidance in the Downtown Heritage Conservation District Plan.
- Endorsed the list of heritage permits issued since the last meeting.
- Granted BIA Board of Management access to the heritage photo inventory, with credit to Cathy de Ruiter if photos are used.
- Elected Cathy de Ruiter as Chair and Jennifer McEwen as Vice Chair of the Heritage Advisory Committee.
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management reviewed a draft agreement with the Town and agreed to pursue a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) rather than an Operating Agreement. They discussed various operational topics and directed General Manager Nicholson to seek additional information on the draft MOU by the July 8, 2021 regular meeting. The meeting was procedural, with no final agreement approved.
- Adopted the June 17, 2021 special meeting agenda as presented
- Agreed to finalize an MOU with the Town, not an Operating Agreement
- Directed GM Nicholson to gather more MOU information by July 8, 2021
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:38 a.m.
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on June 17, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
Museum Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on June 17, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The Museum Advisory Committee elected Jennifer Belanger as Chair and Allison Hunwicks as Vice-Chair. It approved waiving image usage fees for the Collingwood Youth Centre's public art project in exchange for public recognition. The committee also directed staff to draft a letter supporting the Ontario Museum Association's call for increased CMOG funding, to be forwarded to Council and MPP Jim Wilson. All other reports and the new gifts list were accepted as presented.
- Elected Jennifer Belanger as Chair and Allison Hunwicks as Vice-Chair by acclamation.
- Approved waiving Museum image usage fees for the Collingwood Youth Centre's 'Our Collingwood' project in exchange for public recognition.
- Accepted the Supervisor's Report as presented.
- Accepted the Recommended List of New Gifts as presented.
- Directed staff to draft a letter supporting the Ontario Museum Association's call for increased CMOG funding, to be forwarded to Council and MPP Jim Wilson.
- Adopted the agenda as amended, removing item 9.5 (Collingwood Youth Centre partnership request).
Collingwood Police Services Board
This is the agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on June 14, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items are listed.
The Collingwood Police Services Board endorsed the Community Safety and Well-being Plan as presented, which focuses on mental health, addictions, housing, and access to services. The Board also directed the CAO to work with the OPP on a staff report to appoint a Bicycle Liaison Officer, with input from the Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee, to be presented by September 2021. Several items, including the OPP Traffic Safety Plan, speeding enforcement, a security camera registry, and a process to monitor Detachment Commander performance, were deferred to a special meeting.
- Endorsed the Community Safety and Well-being Plan (POL-005-2021).
- Directed CAO to prepare a staff report on appointing a Bicycle Liaison Officer (POL-006-2021).
- Adopted the meeting agenda (POL-004-2021).
- Accepted correspondence received since December 7, 2020 (POL-007-2021).
- Deferred OPP Traffic Safety Plan to a special meeting.
- Deferred speeding enforcement, including school zones, to a special meeting.
- Deferred community security camera registry to a special meeting.
- Deferred developing a process to monitor Detachment Commander performance to a special meeting.
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains no substantive content for residents.
Council met in a special session and went into closed session to discuss ICBL amendments, water supply agreements, and a personnel matter. A proposed amendment to the Interim Control Bylaw was withdrawn. Council also gave notice of a motion to amend the procedural bylaw regarding question submission deadlines.
- Adopted the agenda as presented (RES-199-2021).
- Proceeded into closed session to discuss ICBL amendments, water supply agreements, and a personnel matter (RES-200-2021).
- Returned to public session after the closed session (RES-201-2021).
- Withdrew a motion to amend Section 3(b) of Interim Control Bylaw No. 2021-024.
- Received notice of motion to amend the Procedural By-law regarding question submission deadlines.
- Enacted By-law No. 2021-040 to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting (RES-202-2021).
- Adjourned the meeting at 12:18 p.m.
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on June 10, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.
The committee approved naming two short trail links joining the Siding Trail to MacDonald Road and Sanford Fleming Drive as MacDonald Link and Sanford Fleming Link. They also discussed the Maple Street Quiet Street pilot project, agreed to include a section of the Georgian Trail in a Town of the Blue Mountains tender, and began preliminary discussions on 2022 budget requests. No other formal decisions were made.
- Approved naming two trail links as MacDonald Link and Sanford Fleming Link (carried)
- Agreed to include Harbourview Park to Highway 26 section in Georgian Trail widening tender
- Agreed to update trails website content based on member suggestions
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on June 10, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved the use of up to $10,000 from the seasonal décor capital budget for a mural in the laneway and other upgrades, contingent on grant monies not being received. The board also approved $3,600 from the New Event Development fund for street animation, the GM job description, and the GM 2021 performance evaluation template. All other reports and minutes were received as presented.
- Approved use of up to $10,000 from seasonal décor capital budget for laneway mural and upgrades if grant monies not received.
- Approved $3,600 from New Event Development fund for street animation.
- Approved GM Job Description as presented.
- Approved GM 2021 Performance Evaluation Template & Identified Goals as presented.
- Accepted Financial Statement for period ending May 31, 2021.
- Endorsed Accounts Payable Vouchers for period up to June 10, 2021 in amount of $5,144.75.
- Received minutes of Beautification, Promotion, Maintenance, and Improvement Advisory Committees.
- Received General Manager monthly report and correspondence since May 13, 2021.
Collingwood Public Library Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on June 4, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.
The Collingwood Public Library Board appointed Ashley Kulchycki as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 7, 2021. The appointment was approved by a recorded vote with all seven members in favor. The meeting was held by videoconference and adjourned at 10:12 a.m.
- Appointed Ashley Kulchycki as CEO effective June 7, 2021 (7-0)
- Adopted the June 4, 2021 meeting agenda (carried)
Council
This agenda contains no substantive items — only embedded video and software interface text. The meeting appears to be procedural only, with no decisions or discussions listed.
Council approved exemptions from Interim Control By-law No. 2021-024 for portions of Subdivisions 51M-1162 and 51M-1170, and set a June 18, 2021 deadline for other exemption requests. It also directed the CAO to lead negotiations on new municipal water agreements with New Tecumseth and The Blue Mountains, with an update due by July 19, 2021. A motion to prepare a traffic calming report for specific streets and school zones was carried on a recorded vote of 6-2.
- Approved exemptions from Interim Control By-law for Subdivisions 51M-1162 and 51M-1170 (carried)
- Referred amendment to staff to include existing buildings with water/wastewater allocation in exemption criteria (carried)
- Enacted By-law 2021-037 amending Interim Control By-law 2021-024 (carried)
- Directed CAO to lead water agreement negotiations with New Tecumseth and The Blue Mountains (carried)
- Requested staff report on temporary traffic calming options for Findlay Drive, Peel Street, and school zones (6-2)
- Approved three-year draft plan extension for Regional Commercial District subdivision (carried)
- Directed inclusion of 3m multi-use trail and 1.5m sidewalk on Street A, removing bike lanes (carried)
- Confirmed proceedings via By-law 2021-038 (carried)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Council
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Council adopted the Town of Collingwood Traffic Calming Policy, including a minimum 220-meter uncontrolled road length for screening, and delegated approval authority to the Director of Public Works. Council also directed staff to proceed with an independent RFP for a UV purification system at the water treatment plant, and approved $25,000 for an Affordable Housing Task Force consultant.
- Adopted Traffic Calming Policy with annual review (carried)
- Delegated authority to Director of Public Works to approve/reject traffic calming requests (carried)
- Directed staff to proceed with RFP for UV purification system at water treatment plant (7-2)
- Approved $25,000 for Affordable Housing Task Force independent consultant (carried)
- Approved by-law 2021-035 amending Site Plan Control By-law (carried)
- Referred town-wide 40 km/h speed limit study back to staff (carried)
- Supported resolution on invasive Phragmites management (carried)
- Approved minutes of May 17 and May 19 meetings (carried)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
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The Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee approved a minor variance application (D132321) for 7 Godden Street, allowing a reduction in the interior side yard setback from 1.2 metres to 0.3 metres to recognize an existing carport. The decision was based on written and oral evidence, including two letters of support from neighbours. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Approved variance D132321 at 7 Godden Street to reduce interior side yard setback from 1.2m to 0.3m for existing carport (carried)
- Adopted meeting agenda as presented (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:19 p.m. (carried)
Collingwood Public Library Board
The Collingwood Public Library Board met in special session and, after a closed-door discussion on personnel and labour relations, endorsed the Hiring Committee's recommendation for the Library CEO position. The board directed staff to proceed with an offer to the selected candidate. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including adoption of the agenda and adjournment.
- Adopted the May 25, 2021 special meeting agenda (Res-021-2021, carried)
- Proceeded in-camera to discuss personnel and labour relations matters (Res-022-2021, carried)
- Rose from in-camera and returned to public session (Res-023-2021, carried)
- Endorsed Hiring Committee's recommendation and directed staff to proceed with an offer to the selected candidate (Res-024-2021, carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
The Accessibility Advisory Committee held a routine meeting with no formal decisions beyond adopting the agenda and accepting correspondence. Members discussed expanding accessible options on the Town webpage, collaborating with the Heritage Advisory Committee on making heritage buildings more accessible, and reviewing alternative voting methods for the 2022 elections from an accessibility perspective. Updates were provided on National AccessAbility Week events and a new wayfinding signage at Sunset Point Park.
- Adopted the May 20, 2021 agenda (carried)
- Accepted correspondence received since April 15, 2021 (carried)
Museum Advisory Committee
The committee accepted the Supervisor's Report and the Recommended List of New Gifts, both carried unanimously. It also accepted correspondence from the Accessibility Advisory Committee and agreed to send a member to its next meeting. No major policy decisions were made; most items were routine updates.
- Accepted Supervisor's Report (carried)
- Accepted Recommended List of New Gifts (carried)
- Accepted correspondence from Accessibility Advisory Committee (carried)
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains no substantive content for residents.
The meeting was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda, then moved into a closed in-camera session for cultural awareness training, and later returned to public session and adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.
- Adopted the Special Council Agenda for May 19, 2021 (carried)
- Proceeded in-camera for cultural awareness training (carried)
- Rose from in-camera and returned to public session (carried)
- Adjourned the meeting at 3:00 p.m. (carried)
Council
This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of 2021-05-17 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the meeting.
Council directed staff to retain a third-party engineer to peer review chlorine dosing and water capacity alternatives, and to proceed with an independent RFP for a UV purification system to increase water capacity. Council also approved a part lot control exemption for 35 townhouse lots in the Eden Oak subdivision, and passed several by-laws including a Park and Facilities by-law and appointments of municipal law enforcement officers.
- Approved motion to retain third-party engineer for peer review of chlorine dosing and water capacity (carried)
- Approved motion to proceed with independent RFP for UV purification system at water treatment plant (carried)
- Approved Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for 35 townhouse lots in Eden Oak subdivision (carried)
- Approved By-law 2021-028 to regulate use of Parks and Facilities (carried)
- Approved By-laws 2021-029 to 2021-032 appointing four Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (carried)
- Approved By-law 2021-033 for part lot control exemption (carried)
- Approved By-law 2021-027 to amend 2021 Fees and Services Charges (carried)
- Defeated motion to reconsider BIA voting rights on Heritage Committee (defeated)
Collingwood Heritage Committee
The Collingwood Heritage Committee recommended approval of three heritage permits: signage at 2/12 Hurontario Street (Loblaws), a kitchen ventilation system at 200 Oak Street (National Ski Academy), and window/door replacements at 32 St. Paul Street. It also approved 2021 heritage grants for 32 Elgin Street and 219 Hurontario Street, with the latter pending heritage permit approval. All decisions were carried unanimously.
- Approved heritage permit for Loblaws signage at 2/12 Hurontario Street, including corporate colours (carried)
- Approved heritage permit for kitchen ventilation at 200 Oak Street, conditioned on preserving the wood window frame (carried)
- Approved heritage permit for windows and doors at 32 St. Paul Street, with wood front door and vinyl windows (carried)
- Approved 2021 heritage grants for 32 Elgin Street and 219 Hurontario Street, with 219 Hurontario pending permit approval (carried)
- Endorsed heritage permits issued since last meeting, including 203 Pine Street paint work (carried)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on May 13, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee approved the preferred route for the Beach to Blue cycling corridor, following Hume Street to the Train Trail. They also approved a Social Media Guide and Calendar, and the addition of Active Transportation content to the town's trails website. The committee received updates on various trail projects and heard from the Accessibility Advisory Committee about collaboration.
- Approved preferred route for Beach to Blue cycling corridor via Hume St. to Train Trail (TRA-006-2021, carried)
- Approved Social Media Guide and Calendar (TRA-007-2021, carried)
- Approved adding Active Transportation content to www.Collingwood.ca/trails website (TRA-008-2021, carried)
Collingwood Police Services Board
The Collingwood and Blue Mountains Police Services Boards agreed to prepare a joint submission to the Ministry of Solicitor General to maintain independent police services boards under OPP Section 10 changes. Staff will draft the submission, circulate it to board members for approval, and forward it to both councils for endorsement before the June 7, 2021 deadline. The boards also discussed the value of keeping two separate boards while continuing joint meetings.
- Directed staff to prepare draft submission to Ministry of Solicitor General to maintain independent police services boards (carried)
- Directed staff to circulate draft submission to both boards for approval (carried)
- Directed that final submission go to Collingwood and Blue Mountains councils for endorsement before June 7, 2021 (carried)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved the financial statement for April 30, 2021, and endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $12,545.48. The board referred the MOU discussion to sub-committees and scheduled a special meeting for June 17, 2021, to review feedback. A deputation on the Pride event received general support, but a request to change lightbulbs to pride colors was deferred pending additional testing.
- Approved financial statement for period ending April 30, 2021 (carried)
- Endorsed accounts payable vouchers of $12,545.48 (carried)
- Referred MOU discussion to sub-committees, scheduled special meeting June 17 (carried)
- Received Beautification Advisory Committee minutes and recommended tree planting request (carried)
- Received General Manager report and Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
- Accepted correspondence from Town Accessibility Committee (carried)
Council
Council enacted an interim control by-law (2021-024) that pauses most development requiring water or wastewater servicing until a land use planning policy study is completed, with amendments removing 'within the Town' from certain sections and adding a requirement to consult with the building, development, and engineering community. The vote was recorded: 6 in favor, 3 against. Council also approved permanent paid parking at Sunset Point and Princeton Shores parks, and directed staff to issue a request for proposals for the water treatment plant expansion as soon as practical, despite no water supply agreement with New Tecumseth.
- Enacted interim control by-law 2021-024 on development requiring water/wastewater servicing (6-3)
- Approved permanent paid parking at Sunset Point and Princeton Shores parks
- Directed staff to issue RFP for water treatment plant expansion as soon as practical
- Directed staff to continue discussions with New Tecumseth and Blue Mountains to reclaim water
- Approved site plan control agreement for 10 Greco Court (by-law 2021-020)
- Enacted indemnification by-law 2021-023 for council, boards, and employees
- Approved appointment of Kathryn Bloomfield to Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Received environmental services 2020 year-end operations summary
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Collingwood Public Library Board
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The Collingwood Public Library Board met by videoconference on April 22, 2021, and approved the updated Fundraising and Gift Acceptance policies, the latter now including a section on the Friends of the Collingwood Public Library. The board also approved the statistical, capital, operating financial, and CEO reports as presented. A strategic planning update was discussed, with the next step being a public survey, and the board went into closed session for a personnel matter regarding a selection committee update.
- Adopted agenda as presented (Res-017-2021)
- Approved statistical, capital financial, operating financial, and CEO reports (Res-020-2021)
- Accepted Fundraising and Gift Acceptance policies (Res-021-2021)
- Proceeded in-camera for personnel matter on Selection Committee Update (Res-018-2021)
- Rose from in-camera and returned to public session (Res-019-2021)
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on April 19, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The Collingwood Heritage Committee supported the Light up the Town Public Awareness Campaign Pilot, which would allow groups to light the Town Hall Clock Tower. The committee deferred discussion on updating the building materials list to the next meeting to gather more information. It also endorsed a list of heritage permits and recommended producing digital Heritage newsletters for Spring and Fall 2021.
- Supported Light up the Town Public Awareness Campaign Pilot (carried)
- Deferred discussion on updating building materials list to next meeting (carried)
- Endorsed Heritage Permits List as presented (carried)
- Recommended preparing Spring and Fall 2021 Heritage newsletters digitally with hard copies at Town Hall and Library (carried)
Council
This agenda for the Collingwood, ON Council meeting on 2021-04-19 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder or template with no substantive content.
Council approved allocating approximately $7.5 million in asset sale proceeds to various reserve funds and projects, including $2 million for hospital redevelopment, $3 million for a multi-use facility, $1.5 million for art and culture, and $1 million for the greening legacy fund. A motion to allocate $1 million to the Collingwood Terminals was defeated. Council also referred a request for a licensed food truck at Millennium Park to staff for a feasibility report on permitting alcohol in parks.
- Approved $2M transfer to Hospital Redevelopment Reserve Fund (carried)
- Approved $3M transfer to Collingwood Multi-Use Facility Fund (6:2)
- Approved $1.5M transfer to Collingwood Art & Culture Legacy Fund (carried)
- Approved $1M transfer to Collingwood Greening Legacy Fund (carried)
- Defeated motion to transfer $1M to Collingwood Terminals
- Referred Millennium Park food truck request to staff for feasibility report on alcohol in parks (carried)
- Approved By-law 2021-018 for Fire Department cost recovery fees (carried)
- Endorsed Councillor Kathy Jeffery for FCM Board of Directors election (carried)
Museum Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on 2021-04-15 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.
The Museum Advisory Committee approved waiving museum fees for the Gaslight Community Theatre in exchange for watermarking images from the museum collection. The committee also accepted the Supervisor's Report and adopted the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational updates.
- Approved waiving museum fees for Gaslight Community Theatre photo use, with watermark (MUS-011-2021, carried)
- Accepted Supervisor's Report (MUS-010-2021, carried)
- Adopted the April 15, 2021 agenda (MUS-009-2021, carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on April 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no substantive business is detailed in the provided text.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a communications letter to be sent to Town Advisory Committees and Boards, with revisions including noting Ontario's 2025 accessibility deadline. The committee also discussed improving the Town webpage, promoting the AccessNow app, and planning National AccessAbility Week events. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and discussion-based.
- Approved communications letter to Town Advisory Committees and Boards (ACC-003-2021, carried)
- Adopted April 15, 2021 agenda (ACC-004-2021, carried)
- Approved March 18, 2021 meeting minutes (ACC-005-2021, carried)
- Agreed to keep AccessNow app promotion as a standing agenda item
- Agreed to send suggestions for external agency representatives to Coordinator Parker
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management held its Annual General Meeting by videoconference. The board received the 2019 Year End Audit Report and the recommended 2021 budget. Committee chairs presented 2021 initiatives, including a Christmas Market, a Fashion Week, and a Pride Festival.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (BIA-041-2021)
- Received the 2019 Year End Audit Report (BIA-042-2021)
- Received the recommended 2021 budget (BIA-043-2021)
- Adjourned the meeting at 5:54 p.m.
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
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The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee approved the agenda and minutes, and received updates on various projects. The committee completed the priority list of trails to be resurfaced in 2021 for inclusion in the tender document. No formal decisions were made on substantive items; most business was updates and discussion.
- Adopted the April 8, 2021 agenda as presented (TRA-004-2021).
- Approved the March 11, 2021 meeting minutes electronically.
- Completed the 2021 trail resurfacing priority list for the tender document.
- Agreed to improve meeting efficiency by coming prepared and providing updates in advance.
- Agreed to discuss renaming part of Hamilton Drain Trail to Smarts Farm Trail with staff.
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on April 8, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved proceeding with a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Historic Downtown Gateway Arch and authorized the General Manager to finalize and issue it. The board also voted to advocate to Council to prioritize the Waterfront Master Plan design for the north end of Hurontario Street in the 2022 budget. Additionally, the board approved a 1.5% cost of living allowance for staff, retroactive to January 1, 2021, and approved the BIA taking the lead on securing the Special Event permit for the Simcoe Street Arts Festival.
- Approved proceeding with the draft RFP for the Historic Downtown Gateway Arch and authorized the General Manager to finalize and issue it.
- Approved advocating to Council to prioritize the Waterfront Master Plan design for the north end of Hurontario Street in the 2022 budget.
- Approved the annual staff cost of living allowance of 1.5%, retroactive to January 1, 2021.
- Approved the BIA taking the lead on securing the Special Event permit for the Simcoe Street Arts Festival.
- Approved a request for Council to reconsider removing the voting rights of the BIA-appointed member to the Heritage Committee.
- Approved the financial statement for the period ending March 31, 2021.
- Endorsed 2021 Accounts Payable Vouchers in the amount of $671.23.
- Approved a request for the Heritage Committee and Council to review and update the recommended building materials list.
Council
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Council held a special virtual meeting to discuss the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry, including an overview by the Mayor and CAO of the report's recommendations and public questions. Staff outlined changes made to policies on ethics, procurement, lobbying, and integrity practices, and provided updates on the OPP investigation and legal action. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, and a report is to be prepared for the May 3, 2021 Strategic Initiatives Standing Committee.
- Adopted the special meeting agenda as presented (RES-095-2021).
- Received presentations and updates on the Judicial Inquiry, policy changes, and OPP investigation.
- Adjourned the meeting at 5:20 p.m.
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2021-03-25 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.
The Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance D131721 for 42 Tracey Lane, allowing reduced lot frontage to build single detached dwellings. Two other applications for 12 Niagara Street were deferred. The meeting was held via Zoom with no other substantive decisions.
- Approved Minor Variance D131721 for 42 Tracey Lane (carried)
- Deferred Consent D10121 for 12 Niagara Street
- Deferred Minor Variance D131621 for 12 Niagara Street
Collingwood Public Library Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on March 25, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.
The Collingwood Public Library Board accepted CEO Ken Haigh's resignation effective April 30, 2021, and appointed Ashely Kulchycki as interim CEO effective April 26, 2021, until a permanent CEO is hired. The board also approved several policies and formed a selection subcommittee to recruit a new CEO.
- Accepted CEO Ken Haigh's resignation effective April 30, 2021 (Res-011-2021)
- Appointed Ashely Kulchycki as interim CEO effective April 26, 2021 (Res-017-2021)
- Struck selection subcommittee to recruit and appoint new CEO (Res-014-2021)
- Approved Accessibility, Discrimination and Harassment, Prevention of Workplace Violence, and Health and Safety policies (Res-013-2021)
- Approved statistical, capital financial, operating financial, and CEO reports (Res-012-2021)
- Adopted meeting agenda (Res-010-2021)
Council
Council approved a by-law (2021-011) implementing changes to the governance and structure of other committees and boards, after defeating an amendment to keep the BIA representative as a voting member of the Heritage Committee. Council also approved a $9,900 fire safety grant, endorsed the 2020 wastewater report, extended accessible transit contracts, and passed a part lot control exemption for 42 lots in Summit View Phase 2. Appointments to several committees were made via by-laws 2021-012 through 2021-016.
- Approved By-law 2021-011 amending committee and board governance, after defeating an amendment to keep BIA representative as voting member of Heritage Committee.
- Approved $9,900 Fire Safety Grant for training and virtual inspections due to COVID-19.
- Endorsed 2020 Annual Wastewater Performance Report.
- Extended accessible transit contracts with Canadian Red Cross and Ace Cabs until July 31, 2022, with $15,000 additional for 2021.
- Enacted By-law 2021-010 for part lot control exemption, allowing 42 lots in Summit View Phase 2.
- Approved processing of storage building at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital as minor site plan adjustment.
- Referred requests for redesignation of 774-776 Mountain Rd. and 4 Elm St. to staff for Official Plan review.
- Appointed members to Accessibility Advisory, Heritage, Museum, Trails, and Affordable Housing Task Force committees via by-laws 2021-012 to 2021-016.
Collingwood Heritage Committee
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The Collingwood Heritage Committee recommended approval of the 2021 Heritage Grant applications as presented, excluding 328 Pine Street, and recommended extending the 2021 grant application deadline to February 15, 2022. In a separate motion, the committee recommended approval of 328 Pine Street for up to $3,000, subject to Planning department approval. The committee also recommended approval of black bike racks for the downtown and endorsed a list of heritage permits issued since the last meeting.
- Adopted the agenda as presented.
- Recommended approval of black bike racks as presented by Parks Manager Wendy Martin.
- Recommended approval of 2021 Heritage Grant applications excluding 328 Pine Street.
- Recommended extension of the 2021 Heritage Grant application deadline to February 15, 2022.
- Recommended approval of 328 Pine Street for up to $3,000, subject to Planning department approval.
- Endorsed the Heritage Permits List as presented.
- Adjourned the meeting at 10:33 p.m.
Museum Advisory Committee
This is the agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on March 18, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.
The Committee accepted the Supervisor's Report on operations, promotions, and programming. It also discussed the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, a digital grant application, and upcoming events. No major decisions were made beyond routine approvals.
- Adopted the meeting agenda as presented.
- Accepted the Supervisor's Report.
- Agreed to include gift shop and membership numbers quarterly in the Supervisor's Report.
- Noted the CMOG 2019 Report is on track for submission by March 31, 2021.
- Noted the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority partnership materials are due by March 31.
- Noted the Digital Discovery App is in final testing.
- Noted the Museum applied for the full $8,123 CMOG Digital Capacity Fund.
- Adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m.
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
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The committee endorsed the 2020 Accessibility Status Report and discussed 2021 priorities for the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, including employment, communication, and advocacy. It also formed a subcommittee to review the Accessible Barrier Identification Policy and Checklist, and directed staff to draft a letter to other Town committees and boards. The meeting was held by videoconference with all members present except two.
- Endorsed the 2020 Accessibility Status Report (ACC-002-2021).
- Formed a subcommittee to evaluate the Accessible Barrier Identification Policy & Checklist.
- Directed staff to draft a letter to other Town Advisory Committees and Boards (ACC-003-2021).
- Agreed to invite the Town's Communications Manager and HR Manager to future meetings.
- Discussed extending accessible transit contracts with Canadian Red Cross and Ace Cabs until July 31, 2022, pending Council approval.
Collingwood Police Services Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on March 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The provided text is essentially empty of substantive content.
The joint Collingwood and Blue Mountains Police Services Board meeting was largely informational, with no formal votes on substantive policies. The board heard updates on the OPP detachment action plan, community safety and well-being plans, and funding for guns and gangs initiatives. Members discussed photo radar, school zone enforcement, and Highway 26 speed limits, agreeing to further investigate these issues. The only formal decisions were adopting the agenda and adjourning the meeting.
- Adopted the joint agenda for March 15, 2021 (carried)
- Adjourned the meeting at 11:34 a.m. (carried)
Council
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Council authorized $2,500 in partnership support to the Institute of Southern Georgian Bay for an educational series, matching the Institute's investment. Council also approved a by-law extending boulevard encroachment permits (patios and merchandise displays) through April 1, 2022, and authorized the Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2 transit funding. A motion to direct the CAO to review EPCOR records was carried on a recorded vote (6-3).
- Approved $2,500 partnership support to the Institute of Southern Georgian Bay (RES-066-2021).
- Enacted By-law 2021-007 to extend boulevard encroachment permits (patios and merchandise displays) to April 1, 2022 (RES-064-2021).
- Authorized execution of Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2 Municipal Transit Funding (By-law 2021-008) (RES-068-2021).
- Directed CAO to review EPCOR records from share sale agreement and report back (RES-070-2021, recorded vote 6-3).
- Approved public engagement on Collingwood Judicial Inquiry, including a virtual Town Hall by April 15, 2021 (RES-067-2021).
- Requested Province to expand consultation to include Judicial Inquiry recommendations (RES-072-2021).
- Received and approved minutes of Collingwood Public Library Board (February 25, 2021) (RES-062-2021).
- Approved staff report request on 2021 Business Improvement Area Relief Program (RES-061-2021).
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This is the agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on March 11, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee agreed to move forward with paving the Train Trail, establish public communications before construction, and investigate beautification opportunities. They also decided to start with a bike repair station and bench at the Museum Trail Junction gazebo site, as the Envision Tatham design ideas were not in budget. The committee discussed several other items, including the Beach to Blue route name outreach, a dog waste awareness campaign, and a trail resurfacing list, but took no formal votes on these.
- Agreed to pave the Train Trail and communicate with the public before construction
- Agreed to install a bike repair station and bench at Museum Trail Junction gazebo site
- Agreed to develop a list of trails for resurfacing for the standards and tender process
- Agreed to approach Town of the Blue Mountains and Wasaga Beach about the Beach to Blue route name
- Agreed to design a graphic for Beach to Blue route signs
- Agreed to work on a collaborative approach with Blue Mountains and Meaford for Georgian Trail funding
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved the 2021 BIA budget and will present it to Council for consideration and approval, as well as to the membership at the Annual General Meeting. The board also approved the financial statement for the period ending December 31, 2020, and endorsed 2021 accounts payable vouchers totaling $17,869.58. A proposal to offer the Farmers' Market in two locations was referred back to the Promotion Committee for further investigation. The board set the Annual General Meeting for Sunday, April 11 at 4:00 p.m., pending the auditor's availability.
- Approved the 2021 BIA Budget as presented, to be provided to Council for consideration and approval and presented at the BIA Annual General Meeting for information.
- Approved the Financial Statement for the period ending December 31, 2020 as presented.
- Endorsed the 2021 Accounts Payable Vouchers for the period up to February 11, 2021 in the amount of $17,869.58 as presented.
- Referred the idea of offering the Farmers' Market in two locations back to the Promotion Committee to further investigate for discussion at the next meeting.
- Agreed the Annual General Meeting will be Sunday, April 11 at 4:00 p.m., pending the Auditor's availability.
- Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of February 11, 2021, and special meetings of February 25 and March 1, 2021.
- Adopted the agenda as amended, moving Item 7.4 to the beginning of Item 7 Reports.
- Accepted correspondence received since the February 11, 2021 meeting.
Council
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Council received a staff report on the tree-cutting permit for Blue Fairway Phase 5 and 6 and decided the permit will not be considered by Council at this time, but will be processed under the Town's Tree By-law. Council also heard a deputation from a resident representing over 4,700 petition signers opposing the clear-cut, and received comments from two former CAOs regarding the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry. A notice of motion was given to hold a public Town Hall on the inquiry by April 15, 2021. Council then moved into closed session to discuss the inquiry, water capacity, and servicing allocation framework.
- Adopted the special council agenda as amended, adding a notice of motion item.
- Received the General Consent Agenda, including the Blue Fairway Homeowners item.
- Received Staff Report P2021-04 and decided the tree cutting permit (P11121) for Blue Fairway 5&6 will be processed under the Town's Tree By-law 2012-084, not considered by Council at this time.
- Approved a notice of motion to engage the public on the Judicial Inquiry via a virtual Town Hall by April 15, 2021, and staff to report back by April 30, 2021.
- Moved into closed session to discuss the Judicial Inquiry, water capacity, and servicing allocation framework.
- Rose from closed session and adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions for discussion.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management held a special meeting and unanimously passed a motion to petition the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Province of Ontario to remove Collingwood from the Grey Lockdown zone and return it to the Red Control zone. The board also agreed to draft a letter to Council for its special meeting, expressing concerns about the impact on local businesses. Staff will follow up on a parking relief inquiry for employees who purchased passes but are now unemployed due to the lockdown.
- Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (carried)
- Approved motion BIA-021-2021 to petition province to remove Collingwood from Grey Lockdown and return to Red zone (carried)
- Agreed to draft a letter to Council for its special meeting expressing concerns
- Noted staff will follow up on parking relief inquiry for affected employees
Council
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Council passed a resolution requesting the province and health unit reinstate Collingwood to the 'Red' Control Zone, citing the economic impact of the Grey Lockdown on local businesses. The motion also supports businesses, asks the Premier to explain the zone differences, and reinstates the Economic Support and Recovery Task Force. An amendment to remove a paragraph about inter-regional travel was defeated.
- Adopted agenda with addition of BIA item (carried)
- Waived notice to consider Grey Zone motion (carried)
- Defeated amendment to remove inter-regional travel paragraph
- Passed resolution requesting Red Zone reinstatement and business support (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Collingwood Public Library Board
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The Collingwood Public Library Board approved the statistical, financial, and CEO reports as presented. The board reviewed its revised Strategic Plan and GAP analysis, discussed board diversity, and appointed Margaret Adolphe to attend a SOLS meeting on behalf of the board. The meeting also included an in-camera session on a staffing update.
- Adopted the February 25, 2021 agenda (Res-006-2021)
- Approved statistical, capital financial, operating financial, and CEO reports (Res-007-2021)
- Proceeded in-camera for a staffing update (Res-008-2021)
- Rose from in-camera and returned to public session (Res-009-2021)
- Appointed Margaret Adolphe to attend SOLS meeting
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
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The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved the second draft of the 2021 budget, including a transfer of $85,000 from reserves for an engineering consultant for proposed downtown arches, a new snow blower, and the Mainstreet Modernization project. The board also requested a BIA member sit on the Mainstreet Modernization Project Committee and voted to forward information about Calgary's BIA levy waiver to Mayor and Council for consideration.
- Approved second draft of 2021 budget (BIA-020-2021, carried)
- Approved $85,000 reserve transfer for arches consultant, snow blower, and Mainstreet Modernization (part of budget approval)
- Requested BIA board member on Mainstreet Modernization Project Committee (BIA-019-2021, carried)
- Supported forwarding Calgary BIA levy waiver info to Mayor and Council (BIA-021-2021, carried)
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
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The Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee approved all four variance applications on the agenda. These included a minor variance for a pool house at 108 Broadview Street, variances for a two-storey addition at 556 Hurontario Street, variances for a commercial building at 121 Hume Street, and a request to interpret the Health Club definition to allow a fitness studio at 245 Raglan Street. The meeting was held by videoconference, and Chair Bowden recused herself from the Hume Street item due to a conflict of interest.
- Approved Minor Variance D132121 (108 Broadview) to increase maximum lot coverage from 10% to 11.8% for a detached accessory building.
- Approved D1321620 (556 Hurontario) for variances to reduce exterior side yard setbacks and permit a zero-metre eave/gutter encroachment, subject to conditions in the Planning Report.
- Approved D131321 (121 Hume) for variances to increase building height, reduce delivery spaces, and reduce parking setback for a commercial building.
- Approved D131421 (245 Raglan) to interpret the Health Club definition to include the proposed fitness and conditioning use, contrary to staff recommendation.
Collingwood Heritage Committee
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The Collingwood Heritage Committee upheld its earlier decision against backlit signage for Sporting Life at 222 Hurontario Street, rejecting a new halo lighting proposal. The committee also recommended approval for several other heritage applications, including a new sign at 142 Hurontario Street, vinyl window replacements at 128 St. Paul Street, storefront alterations at 206 Hurontario Street, a solarium at 328 Pine Street, and a façade restoration at 172 Hurontario Street. Additionally, the committee endorsed a motion to request an increase in the Heritage Tax Relief Program to 20%, with a gradual rise to 40%.
- Rejected halo lighting for Sporting Life sign at 222 Hurontario Street (HER-007-2021)
- Supported design for 121 Hume Street adjacent to Heritage District (HER-008-2021)
- Recommended approval of sign at 142 Hurontario Street with corporate colours (HER-009-2021)
- Recommended approval of vinyl windows replicating wood at 128 St. Paul Street (HER-010-2021)
- Recommended approval of storefront alterations at 206 Hurontario Street (HER-011-2021)
- Recommended approval of solarium at 328 Pine Street subject to Heritage Colour Palette (HER-012-2021)
- Recommended approval of façade restoration at 172 Hurontario Street subject to staff review (HER-013-2021)
- Recommended approval of signage at 246a Hurontario Street due to pre-existing back-lit boxes (HER-014-2021)
Council
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Council approved the issuance of a permit to destroy trees for MacPherson Builders (Cranberry) Limited at Blue Fairway Phase 5 and 6, subject to conditions including a $250,000 security and a pre-development agreement. The decision was made after a 4:1 vote at the standing committee, and a motion to refer the matter to legal counsel was carried. Council also extended draft approval for the Bridgewater subdivision by four months and approved a motion to request FCM petition the federal government on hate speech legislation.
- Approved tree-cutting permit for Blue Fairway Phase 5 & 6 with conditions (4:1 at committee)
- Referred P2021-04 to legal counsel for input (carried)
- Extended draft approval for Bridgewater subdivision by four months to June 29, 2021 (carried)
- Approved motion to request FCM petition federal government on hate speech definition (carried)
- Approved motion to review costs for replacing Hamilton Drain lights (carried)
- Revoked surplus land declaration for Beech Street Lane and directed staff to prepare closure by-law (carried)
- Approved conditional site plan for Sporting Life at 222 Hurontario Street (carried)
- Approved 2020 Annual Water Compliance Report posting (carried)
Museum Advisory Committee
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The Museum Advisory Committee approved waiving museum fees for the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority in exchange for watermarking images used in virtual programming. The committee also accepted the Supervisor's Report and discussed updates to the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, including carrying over unachieved 2020 goals. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.
- Approved waiving museum fees for NVCA in exchange for watermark on images (carried)
- Accepted Supervisor's Report on museum operations and virtual programming (carried)
- Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
This is the agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on February 18, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee met and discussed several accessibility topics, including a deputation on electromagnetic hypersensitivity, updates on accessible transportation and parks capital projects, and the 2020 AODA Compliance Report. No substantive decisions were made; the committee agreed to further review the Accessibility Feedback Policy and the Strategic Multi-year Plan at the next meeting.
- Adopted the February 18, 2021 agenda (ACC-001-2021, carried)
- Approved the November 19, 2020 meeting minutes (ACC-002-2021, carried)
- Agreed to further review the Accessibility Feedback Policy at the next meeting
- Agreed to review the Strategic Multi-year Plan 'Dashboard' and discuss 2021 priorities at the next meeting
- Adjourned at 3:36 p.m. (carried)
Council
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Council approved the Strategic Initiatives Committee report, authorizing an RFP for an Integrity Commissioner and establishing an Affordable Housing Task Force. It also approved a motion to hold a special meeting with former CAOs regarding the Judicial Inquiry, and deferred related white papers. A motion to request a staff report on the Committee of Adjustment was carried.
- Approved Integrity Commissioner RFP (part of RES-025-2021)
- Established Affordable Housing Task Force (part of RES-025-2021)
- Approved special meeting with former CAOs on Judicial Inquiry (4-3, RES-026-2021)
- Deferred white papers on policy changes until after CAO meetings (4-3, RES-027-2021)
- Requested staff report on Committee of Adjustment costs (RES-028-2021)
- Approved Trails and Active Transportation Committee Terms of Reference (RES-029-2021)
- Approved Bee City Program resolution (RES-031-2021)
- Adopted consent agenda process for correcting misinformation (4-3, RES-032-2021)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
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The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee reviewed the Beach to Bay memo and agreed to forward it to Council as a separate agenda item, pending final revisions by Chair Knowles. The committee also discussed inviting Envision Tatham to the next meeting to explore designs for the Museum Trail Junction trailhead, and agreed to explore connecting existing trails to the TransCanada Trail. No formal votes were taken on these items.
- Agreed to forward Beach to Bay route memo to Council as separate agenda item
- Agreed to invite Envision Tatham to next meeting for Museum Trail Junction designs
- Agreed to explore connecting existing trails to TransCanada Trail North and South routes
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
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The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management voted to support maintaining the status quo for the Heritage Committee, including keeping the BIA representative as a voting member, in response to a proposed governance review. The board also approved financial statements and accounts payable vouchers, and discussed the draft 2021 budget, with a special meeting planned for further budget talks.
- Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
- Approved January 14, 2021 meeting minutes (electronic approval)
- Accepted financial statement for period ending December 31, 2020 (carried)
- Endorsed 2020 accounts payable vouchers totaling $56,183.17 (carried)
- Endorsed 2021 accounts payable vouchers totaling $3,164.10 (carried)
- Endorsed 2020 voucher to Norman Lindsay Enterprises for $1,052.14 (carried; Director MacKell recused)
- Received advisory committee minutes (carried)
- Supported maintaining voting membership on Heritage Committee (carried)
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
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The Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee approved three minor variance applications: one for a retirement home addition at 19 Keith Avenue, one for an addition to a dwelling at 24 Beech Street, and one for enclosing a porch at 45 Minnesota Street. A fourth application for 556 Hurontario Street was deferred at the applicant's request. All approvals were subject to conditions in the planning reports, except the 45 Minnesota Street variance, which was approved without conditions.
- Approved Minor Variance D131121 for 19 Keith Avenue (Living Stone Resort) to reduce loading spaces from 2 to 0, subject to conditions (carried)
- Approved Minor Variance D131820 for 24 Beech Street to expand non-conforming residential use from 123 to 139.72 sq m GFA, subject to conditions (carried)
- Approved Minor Variance D131720 for 45 Minnesota Street to decrease side yard setback from 1.2 m to 0.6 m, no conditions (carried)
- Deferred Minor Variance D1321620 for 556 Hurontario Street at applicant's request
Collingwood Public Library Board
This is the agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on January 28, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The Collingwood Public Library Board accepted the 2019 audited financial statements as presented, following a review by Sue Bragg of Baker Tilly SGB LLP. The board also approved routine reports (statistical, capital financial, operating financial, and CEO report) and discussed strategic planning next steps with consultant Robin Heald. The meeting included an in-camera session for the CEO's performance review.
- Accepted 2019 audited financial statements (carried)
- Approved statistical, capital financial, operating financial, and CEO reports (carried)
- Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
- Proceeded in-camera for CEO performance review (carried)
- Rose from in-camera to public session (carried)
Council
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Council held a public meeting for the proposed Victoria Annex subdivision at 400 Maple Street, which includes a plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment to permit 19 residential units while restoring the heritage building. No decision was made on this item; it was presented for public input. Council also approved several other items, including endorsing a letter on municipal freedom of information, extending a draft approval for a commercial subdivision, establishing a regional municipal forum, and directing staff to draft by-law amendments to continue recording in-camera meetings.
- Approved agenda as amended (carried)
- Approved minutes of Jan 18, 2021 meeting (carried)
- Endorsed Clearview's MFIPPA 'Time for Change' letter (carried)
- Approved OnWARN agreement and extended Dunn Capital subdivision draft approval to June 8, 2021 (carried)
- Supported establishment of regional municipal forum (carried)
- Supported lobbying province on judicial inquiry recommendations (carried)
- Passed motion to delay asset sale fund spending (5-4)
- Directed staff to draft by-law amendments for in-camera recordings (7-2)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Museum Advisory Committee
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Collingwood Heritage Committee
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The Collingwood Heritage Committee recommended approval in principle of the site plan for 222 Hurontario Street (Sporting Life), subject to detailed final review by staff. It also recommended approval of the signage permit for the same property, with the condition that the sign not be backlit. The committee endorsed a list of heritage permits issued since the last meeting and approved a COVID-19-related extension for a heritage grant at 81 Hurontario Street.
- Recommended approval in principle of 222 Hurontario Street site plan (HER-002-2021, carried)
- Recommended approval of signage permit for 222 Hurontario Street, not backlit (HER-003-2021, carried)
- Endorsed heritage permits list including 84, 308, 321 Hurontario Street (HER-004-2021, carried)
- Approved extension for heritage grant at 81 Hurontario Street to April 30, 2021 (HER-005-2021, carried)
Council
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Council endorsed a staged approach to create a regional Business Accelerator, committing $150,000 in 2021 from asset sale proceeds, with a $400K set-aside for economic development. The motion passed 5-3, with an amendment requiring repayment from surplus or 2022 budget if not supported. A motion to defer to 2022 budget was defeated.
- Approved $150,000 commitment for Business Accelerator (5-3)
- Set aside $400K from Asset Sale Proceeds for economic development (5-3)
- Endorsed staged approach to regional Business Accelerator (5-3)
- Defeated motion to defer Business Accelerator to 2022 budget
- Approved amendment for repayment expectation on $400K set-aside
- Received Police Services Board minutes (Dec 7, 2020)
- Adopted agenda with added staff report
- Approved minutes of Dec 21, 2020 meeting
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
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The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee agreed to name the cycling route through Collingwood from Wasaga Beach to Blue Mountain the 'Beach to Blue Route' and will send a memo to Council. They also reviewed the 2021 capital projects with funding, including paving Harbourview Trail and extending the River Trail, and discussed winter trail maintenance and other updates. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only formal motion was to adopt the agenda.
- Agreed to name cycling route 'Beach to Blue Route' and send memo to Council
- Reviewed 2021 capital projects with funding, including paving Harbourview Trail and extending River Trail
- Agreed to send pinned location map for plowing/grooming issues to Public Works
- Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved a 0% increase to the 2021 property tax levy, keeping it at the current level. They also accepted the financial statement for the period ending December 31, 2020, endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $45,354.55, and agreed to expense Christmas décor against the 2020 budget. The board supported in principle dividing the BIA into regions with regional representatives and forming a task force for communications guidelines.
- Approved 0% increase to 2021 property tax levy (carried)
- Accepted financial statement for period ending Dec 31, 2020 (carried)
- Endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $45,354.55 (carried)
- Agreed to expense Christmas décor against 2020 budget (carried)
- Supported in principle dividing BIA into regions with regional representatives (carried)
- Approved agenda as presented (carried)
- Approved minutes of Dec 10, 2020 regular meeting (carried)
- Approved minutes of Dec 15, 2020 special meeting (carried)