Collingwood public meetings in 2022
109 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual meeting content.
Council enacted the 2023 Fees and Service Charges by-law and extended the OPP policing agreement for one year. The board also approved a site plan and tax incentive grant for 76 Hurontario Street and modified traffic calming policies. Additionally, Council authorized a temporary extension for accessible on-demand transportation.
- Approved 2023 Fees and Service Charges by-law (excluding certain lifeguard and first aid fees)
- Extended OPP policing agreement until December 31, 2023
- Approved site plan and tax incentive grant for 76 Hurontario Street
- Approved Part Lot Control Exemption for 42 semi-detached and 4 townhouse lots at Summit View Subdivision
- Reduced road re-screening time from 5 to 3 years for traffic calming (7-1)
- Lowered traffic calming speed exceedance trigger to 5 km/h or 10% over limit (7-1)
- Authorized temporary accessible on-demand transportation extension at estimated cost of $4,750
- Waived parkland dedication fees and water line adjustments for Endswell Beer at 26 Elm Street
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2022-12-15 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 approved a minor variance for 369 Maple Street to allow a detached accessory building to be closer to the property line than typically permitted. The committee also discussed updates to Accessory Dwelling Units and Minor Variance applications related to Bill 23.
- Approved minor variance D1321422 for 369 Maple Street to reduce accessory building separation distance from 2.0 metres to 0.9 metres (Carried)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on December 8, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
The committee recommended using saw cut joints instead of trowel joints on new concrete paths to improve accessibility. Members also approved the naming of the Peel Link and initiated a search for a name for the Vanier Link. Several infrastructure updates were provided, including the completion of a crosswalk at Sixth St. and the Black Ash Trail.
- Recommended saw cut joints for all new concrete sidewalks and trails for accessibility (Carried)
- Recommended naming the new link by Peel as 'The Peel Link' (Carried)
- Recommended researching a new name for the Vanier Link, such as 'Kinsmen Link' (Carried)
- Adopted the December 8, 2022 agenda (Carried)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on December 8, 2022, 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 Board accepted the November 2022 financial statement and endorsed accounts payable vouchers. Members discussed downtown public art submissions, the launch of downtown gift cards, and transportation planning for Hurontario Street.
- Approved accounts payable vouchers for the period up to December 8, 2022, in the amount of $101,977.12
- Accepted the Financial Statement for the period ending November 30, 2022
- Adopted the December 8, 2022, meeting agenda
- Received the Promotion Advisory Committee minutes
- Received the General Manager monthly report
- Recommended that Hurontario Street transportation issues be studied as part of a Transportation Master Plan
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no actual meeting content.
Council approved appointments for various boards and task forces. It also voted to waive certain procedural by-law rules for up to three months to allow all Council members to sit on specific standing committees while staff research new governance models.
- Ratified appointments to Public Library Board, Police Services Board, Downtown Collingwood BIA, NVCA, Sports Hall of Fame, and Affordable Housing Task Force
- Approved waiving Procedural By-law Rules for max 3 months to allow all Council members to sit and vote on Development & Operations Services and Corporate & Community Services Standing Committees
- Requested staff report on Committee of the Whole or other governance models by March 2023
- Adopted the special Council Agenda for December 5, 2022
Council
This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting on November 28, 2022, 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
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains interface text from the eSCRIBE system but no actual meeting content.
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The meeting is scheduled but no specific applications, hearings, or motions are listed.
The Committee provisionally granted a request to create two lots for single detached dwellings at 2 Spruce Street. It also provisionally granted a request for a new hydro duct line easement at 263 Hurontario Street.
- Provisionally Granted Consent No. D101222 for a hydro duct line easement at 263 Hurontario (Carried)
- Provisionally Granted Consent No. D10522 to create one new lot and one retained lot at 2 Spruce Street (Carried)
Collingwood Public Library Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on November 24, 2022, 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 Board approved the 2023 operating budget and accepted statistical, capital, and operating financial reports. Members also reviewed the library's 98% accreditation score and discussed facility maintenance issues.
- Approved 2023 Operating Budget
- Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and CEO reports
- Adopted meeting agenda
- Completed CEO 2022 performance review (in-camera)
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on November 21, 2022, 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 endorsed a list of heritage permits and supported a Council resolution to slow the implementation of Bill 23. It also recommended grant extensions and reallocations for two properties on Hurontario Street and Elgin Street.
- Endorsed Heritage Permits List for 10 properties (Carried)
- Supported Council resolution to slow Bill 23 implementation (Carried)
- Requested staff submit a letter to the Environmental Registry regarding Bill 23 (Carried)
- Recommended approval of 2022 Heritage Grant extension for 81/83 Hurontario Street to May 31, 2023 (Carried)
- Recommended reallocation of 2022 Heritage Grant for 35 Elgin Street from windows to porch restoration (Carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document lists no specific topics, reports, or actions for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.
The committee elected its leadership, acclaiming Heather Grasman as Chair and Kathryn Bloomfield as Vice-Chair. Members discussed social media awareness ideas and reviewed updates on accessible transit, recreation assistance, and a library accessibility survey.
- Acclaimed Heather Grasman as Chair
- Acclaimed Kathryn Bloomfield as Vice-Chair
- Approved the November 17, 2022 agenda (CARRIED)
Museum Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on November 17, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.
The committee accepted the Supervisor's and Gift Recommendation reports. Tim Garland was appointed as the Museum Membership Sub-Committee Chair. The committee also noted the receipt of two grants totaling $51,687.
- Adopted the meeting agenda
- Accepted the Supervisor’s Report
- Accepted the Gift Recommendation Report
- Appointed Tim Garland as Museum Membership Sub-Committee Chair
Council
This agenda is procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document only contains interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no actual meeting content.
Council amended a previous resolution to approve the revised draft Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) for the Poplar Regional Health & Wellness Village in principle. The Town requested that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing pause a decision until the final MZO content is acceptable and a development agreement is executed.
- Approved revised draft MZO for Poplar Regional Health & Wellness Village in principle (CARRIED)
- Requested Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing pause decision on MZO until final content is acceptable and development agreement is executed (CARRIED)
- Directed a revised letter be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and MPP Brian Saunderson (CARRIED)
- Adopted the special meeting agenda (CARRIED)
- Passed By-law No. 2022-089 to confirm meeting proceedings (CARRIED)
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains interface text from the eSCRIBE system but no actual meeting content.
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no actual meeting content.
Council approved a revised draft Ministerial Zoning Order and a draft development agreement for the Poplar Regional Health & Wellness Village. The body also petitioned the Provincial Government to slow the process for Bill 23 and updated masonry painting permit procedures.
- Endorsed revised draft MZO and draft agreement for Poplar Regional Health & Wellness Village (5-2)
- Petitioned Provincial Government to slow the process for Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Plan (Carried)
- Directed Director of Planning to send a letter to the Ministry regarding Bill 23 concerns (Carried)
- Endorsed staff interpretation of Downtown Heritage Conservation District Plan for painting masonry (Carried)
- Approved staff-delegated Heritage Permit approvals for repainting already painted masonry (Carried)
- Waived notice requirements to consider motion regarding Bill 23 (Carried)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on November 10, 2022, 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 Board approved funding for site preparation and safety improvements at 84 Hurontario Street following a Council decision to purchase the property. The Board also accepted financial statements and approved several accounts payable vouchers.
- Approved $50,000 from BIA reserve and $50,000 from BIA budget for 84 Hurontario Street project
- Approved accounts payable vouchers for the period up to October 31, 2022, totaling $48,902.66
- Approved accounts payable vouchers for Interkom Inc. in the amount of $5,650.00
- Accepted Financial Statement for the period ending October 31, 2022
- Received minutes from Maintenance, Improvement, Promotion, and Beautification Advisory Committees
- Received General Manager monthly report
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on November 10, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, attachments, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The committee approved the updating and reprinting of the Trails Map for a spring 2023 distribution, with costs to be covered by advertisers. Members also reviewed ongoing trail construction and maintenance updates and discussed data collection for trail usage.
- Approved updating and reprinting the Trails Map for spring 2023 (CARRIED)
- Adopted the November 10, 2022 agenda (CARRIED)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on October 27, 2022, 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.
The committee accepted the resignation of Chair Vanessa MacDonald and appointed Vice-Chair Kathryn Bloomfield as acting Chair. The election for a permanent Chair was deferred to the November meeting. Members also provided feedback on a universal icon study and received updates on accessible transportation.
- Accepted resignation of Chair Vanessa MacDonald (ACC-012-2022)
- Appointed Vice-Chair Kathryn Bloomfield as acting Chair (ACC-013-2022)
- Deferred election of Chair until November meeting (ACC-014-2022)
- Adopted agenda with item 8.2 moved to the beginning (ACC-011-2022)
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
The Committee provisionally granted two consent applications. One allows for the creation of four new easements at 263 Hurontario Street, and the other permits a lot severance at 279 Robinson Street for a semi-detached dwelling.
- Provisionally granted Consent No. D10922 to create four new easements at 263 Hurontario Street (Carried All)
- Provisionally granted Consent No. D10822 to create one new lot and one retained lot at 279 Robinson Street (Carried All)
Council
This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of October 17, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. There are no listed reports, bylaws, or public hearings.
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on October 17, 2022, 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 Heritage Committee approved two heritage permits for 43 Hurontario Street: one for replacing the second-storey front west windows with wood windows, and another for replacing the rear second-storey windows with extruded aluminum windows. The committee also nominated 219 Hurontario Street for the annual 2022 Heritage Award and recommended renewing the Community Heritage Ontario membership at a cost of $75. No heritage permits have been issued since the September 26, 2022 meeting.
- Approved heritage permit for 43 Hurontario St front west windows, subject to them being wood (HER-059-2022, carried all).
- Approved heritage permit for 43 Hurontario St rear second-storey windows with extruded aluminum (HER-060-2022, carried all).
- Nominated 219 Hurontario Street for the 2022 Heritage Award (HER-058-2022, carried all).
- Recommended to Council renewal of Community Heritage Ontario membership at $75 (HER-061-2022, carried all).
- Adopted the agenda as amended (HER-057-2022, carried all).
- Noted that 294 Beech Street and 310 Seventh Street are in process for Heritage Designation.
- Noted that no heritage permits have been issued since the September 26, 2022 meeting.
- Noted that the Town Hall clock tower will be blue for Heritage Week Feb 20-26, 2023, subject to Council approval.
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on October 13, 2022, contains only procedural elements such as video and document viewing options, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be a routine administrative session with no substantive business detailed.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management accepted the September 2022 financial statement and endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $91,190.49, plus separate payments of $4,869.17 to Interkom Inc. and $847.50 to Play It Again Sports. A presentation on the Garden Master Plan was referred to the Beautification Committee for a recommendation. The board also received updates on the Gift Card Program, holiday events, and the downtown public art project.
- Accepted financial statement for period ending September 30, 2022 (carried all)
- Endorsed accounts payable vouchers of $91,190.49 (carried all)
- Endorsed $4,869.17 payment to Interkom Inc. (carried all)
- Endorsed $847.50 payment to Play It Again Sports (carried all)
- Referred Garden Master Plan presentation to Beautification Committee
- Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (carried all)
- Received Beautification Advisory Committee minutes (carried all)
- Received General Manager monthly report (carried all)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-10-13 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 Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee voted to recommend that Council create a community safety zone on Hurontario Street between First and Fourth Streets, with reduced speed and signage, and to prohibit large vehicle traffic. The committee also supported suspending adoption of draft transportation policies and spending on roads until a properly funded Master Transportation & Mobility Plan is completed. Other actions included deferring the Collingwood to Village Trail route and approving a motion to explore alternative options for that trail.
- Recommended community safety zone on Hurontario St (First to Fourth) with reduced speed and signage (carried)
- Supported suspending adoption of draft transportation policies and road spending pending a Master Transportation & Mobility Plan (carried)
- Approved motion to explore alternative options for Collingwood to Village Trail route (carried)
- Deferred Cycling Plan update to 2023
- Deferred e-bikes discussion to future meeting
- Noted installation of trail hub on track for end of October
- Noted construction of pedestrian crosswalk at Sixth St and Black Ash Trail started
Collingwood Police Services Board
This is the agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on October 5, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
The board voted to support a one-year extension of the Section 10 OPP contract through December 2023 or until new policing regulations take effect. It also endorsed a revised communications protocol between the board and town council. The detachment commander's report was received, noting local vehicle thefts remain lower than in the GTA and that a future automated licence plate reader vehicle is planned.
- Endorsed one-year extension of OPP Section 10 contract (carried)
- Endorsed revised PSB-Council Communications Protocol (carried)
- Received Detachment Commander's report (carried)
- Accepted correspondence received since June 24, 2022 (carried)
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains interface text from the eSCRIBE software but no actual meeting content.
Council declared the office of Councillor vacant after the Acting Deputy Mayor was appointed Deputy Mayor on September 20, 2022. The vacancy will not be filled because it occurred within 90 days before the regular election. Council also approved by-laws clarifying the roles of the Mayor and CAO, and received a zoning by-law amendment public meeting for a second unit at 23 Georgian Manor Drive.
- Declared office of Councillor vacant (carried)
- Approved by-law to amend Procedural By-law for Mayor's role (carried)
- Approved by-law establishing CAO duties, roles and responsibilities (carried)
- Received Development & Operations Standing Committee report with amendment (carried)
- Approved minutes of September 20, 2022 meeting (carried)
- Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
- Held public meeting for zoning by-law amendment at 23 Georgian Manor Drive (no vote taken)
- Approved confirmatory by-law (carried)
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on September 26, 2022, 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 decisions on two heritage permits for paint removal at 14 Huron Street and 66 Hurontario Street, requesting further investigation. It recommended approval for permits at 32 Simcoe Street, 64 Hume Street, and 280-290 Hurontario Street, and refused a retroactive permit for painting brick at 72 First Street. The committee also voted to ask council to increase the Heritage Grant Budget, which has not been raised since 2014.
- Deferred heritage permit for repainting concrete block at 14 Huron Street, requesting investigation of paint removal
- Approved heritage permit to remove stucco and restore yellow brick at 32 Simcoe Street
- Approved heritage permit to paint concrete block at 32 Simcoe Street, subject to surface preparation and colour palette
- Approved heritage permit to repaint concrete block veranda piers at 64 Hume Street
- Deferred heritage permit for repainting brick pilasters at 66 Hurontario Street, requesting masonry expert letter
- Refused heritage permit to prime and paint brick at 72 First Street
- Approved heritage permit for painting stone-look concrete block at 280-290 Hurontario Street, subject to masonry expert letter
- Recommended council increase Heritage Grant Budget (no increase since 2014)
Museum Advisory Committee
This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate interface text and embedded content placeholders. The meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2022, but no decisions, discussions, or reports are listed.
The Museum Advisory Committee elected Jennifer Belanger as Chair and Allison Hunwicks as Vice-Chair. The committee accepted the Supervisor's Report and received updates on summer events, staffing, and grant applications. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.
- Elected Jennifer Belanger as Chair by acclamation
- Elected Allison Hunwicks as Vice-Chair by acclamation
- Adopted the September 22, 2022 agenda as presented (MUS-004-2022)
- Accepted the Supervisor's Report (MUS-005-2022)
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on September 22, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.
The committee approved two minor variance applications: one at 67 Glenn Road to reduce the side setback from 15 to 12.9 metres for a new single detached dwelling, and one at 6 Silver Creek Drive for an addition to an existing home. A third application at 130 Beech Street was deferred. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved minor variance D132322 (67 Glenn Road) to reduce side setback from 15 to 12.9 metres for a new dwelling (carried all)
- Approved minor variance D132422 (6 Silver Creek Drive) for an addition to an existing dwelling (carried all)
- Deferred application D1321322 (130 Beech Street)
Collingwood Public Library Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on September 22, 2022, 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 Public Library Board approved a new room rental fee structure, declined a reciprocal borrowing agreement, and accepted an updated communications policy. The board also received a draft 2023 operating budget for future approval and accepted a board member's resignation.
- Approved new room rental fee structure (carried)
- Declined reciprocal borrowing agreement, with annual review requested (5-0)
- Accepted updated Communications Policy (5-0)
- Received resignation of board member Peter Cathcart, vacancy not filled due to term expiry (5-0)
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 substantive business is documented in the provided text.
Council approved 13 short-term rental exemptions under the interim control bylaw, added a 20% corporate greenhouse gas reduction target by 2030, and appointed Acting Deputy Mayor McLeod as Deputy Mayor. Several development projects were also approved, including a multi-residential condominium on Highway 26 and a subdivision at 400 Maple Street.
- Approved 13 short-term rental exemption requests under Interim Control By-law (carried)
- Set corporate GHG reduction target of 20% below 2019 levels by 2030 (carried)
- Appointed Acting Deputy Mayor McLeod as Deputy Mayor (4-3 recorded vote)
- Approved draft plan of condominium and site plan for multi-residential development at 11403-11461 Highway 26 (carried)
- Approved deeming bylaw, zoning amendment, and draft plan of subdivision for 400 Maple Street (The Annex) (carried)
- Approved seasonal closure of municipal administration offices for 2022 and ongoing (carried)
- Authorized agreement for feasibility study of new bicycle facility on Cameron and Collins Street (carried)
- Referred a motion for more aggressive GHG target back to staff (defeated)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on September 15, 2022, 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.
The committee received updates on planned changes to accessible transportation, including a joint contract with Clearview and Wasaga for on-demand services with four accessible vehicles and a late-fall soft launch. Clerk Almas reported on accessibility features for the municipal election, such as online voting, ballot marker devices, and audio tactile interfaces. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.
- Adopted agenda as amended (moved election update later)
- Deferred election of chair and vice-chair
- Deferred E3 Initiative discussion to next meeting
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on September 8, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions.
The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee elected Murray Knowles as Chair and acclaimed Marianne Staempfli as Vice-Chair pending confirmation. The committee discussed updates on trail construction, maintenance, and the Cycling Plan, and agreed to meet outside regular meetings to prepare a priority list for the 2023 budget. No major decisions were made beyond procedural items and a motion to avoid using 'Trail' in new street names.
- Elected Murray Knowles as Chair by acclamation
- Acclaimed Marianne Staempfli as Vice-Chair pending confirmation at next meeting
- Approved motion to request that 'Trail' not be used in new street names/designations (TRA-002-2022)
- Adopted the September 8, 2022 agenda as presented (TRA-001-2022)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on September 8, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management voted to maintain a nine-member board including one council representative and requested additional town staff from Economic Development and Parks, Recreation, and Culture. The board also approved financial statements, accounts payable of $52,398.89, a revised P-card process, and directed staff to investigate advertising opportunities. A deputation from the Poplar Regional Health and Wellness Village requested a letter of support, which was discussed but not voted on.
- Approved 9-member board structure with council rep (BIA-117-2022)
- Approved financial statement for period ending August 31, 2022 (BIA-112-2022)
- Approved accounts payable vouchers of $52,398.89 (BIA-113-2022)
- Approved revised Purchasing Card Program approval process (BIA-114-2022)
- Received Beautification Advisory Committee minutes (BIA-115-2022)
- Received General Manager monthly report (BIA-116-2022)
- Directed GM and Promotion Committee to investigate advertising opportunities (BIA-118-2022)
- Accepted correspondence received since July 14, 2022 (BIA-119-2022)
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2022-08-25 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 four applications: a minor variance for 495 Hurontario Street to recognize existing home occupations and reduce parking, and consents and minor variances for properties at 60 and 62 Collins Street to create new lots and adjust setbacks. All approvals were subject to conditions in the Planning Report. A minor variance for 169 Second Street was deferred. The Committee also agreed to hold its September meeting in person, subject to provincial health restrictions.
- Approved minor variance D131322 for 495 Hurontario Street (carried)
- Approved consent D10622 for 60 and 62 Collins Street (carried)
- Approved minor variance D131922 for 60 and 62 Collins Street (carried)
- Approved consent D10722 for 60 and 62 Collins Street (carried)
- Approved minor variance D1311022 for 60 and 62 Collins Street (carried)
- Deferred minor variance D1321222 for 169 Second Street
- Approved in-person September meeting subject to provincial health restrictions (carried)
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. There is nothing concrete for the council to decide or discuss at this meeting.
Council endorsed in principle a request to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) for the Poplar Regional Health and Wellness Village, requiring a minimum of 10% attainable/affordable housing and 60,000m² of employment uses. The motion passed 6-1, with an amendment to have the Mayor and Acting Deputy Mayor meet with proponents and ministry officials. Council also authorized negotiations with Streetcar Development Inc. & Dream Unlimited Corp. for the Collingwood Grain Terminals revitalization, approved a water supply agreement with the Town of New Tecumseth, and allocated $75,000 to the Busby Centre for homeless services.
- Endorsed in principle MZO for Poplar Regional Health and Wellness Village (6-1)
- Authorized negotiations with Streetcar Development Inc. & Dream Unlimited Corp. for Grain Terminals revitalization (8-0)
- Approved water supply agreement with Town of New Tecumseth (8-0)
- Allocated $75,000 from General Reserve to Busby Centre for homeless services
- Approved heritage permit to demolish building at 58 St. Paul Street
- Approved amending site plan control agreement for 502 Hume Street (Candlewood Hotel)
- Approved revisions to Trails of Collingwood Plan of Subdivision and zoning by-law amendment
- Declared office of Deputy Mayor vacant following appointment of Deputy Mayor as Mayor
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Council
This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of 2022-08-03 contains no substantive items—only embedded video and software interface text. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed, so the meeting appears to be purely procedural or the agenda is incomplete.
Council met in special session and immediately moved into a closed (in-camera) meeting to discuss litigation related to the Huntingwood Trails West OLT appeal and MZO community benefits. Councillor Carrier recused himself from the MZO discussion due to a conflict of interest. No substantive public decisions were made; the only votes were procedural (adopting the agenda, going in-camera, rising, and passing a confirmatory by-law).
- Adopted special council agenda (carried)
- Proceeded in-camera to discuss OLT appeal (Huntingwood Trails West) and MZO community benefits (carried)
- Rose from in-camera and returned to public session (carried)
- Passed confirmatory by-law 2022-068 (carried)
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on July 26, 2022, 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 for residents.
The Collingwood Heritage Committee recommended approval for heritage permits at 76 Hurontario St, 116 Hurontario St, 233 Pine St, and 64 Third St, and approved heritage grants for 35 Elgin St and 233 Pine St. The committee also directed staff to review the Heritage Grant programs and endorsed a list of permits issued since the last meeting.
- Recommended approval of heritage permit for additions at 76 Hurontario St (carried)
- Recommended approval of heritage permit for façade alterations at 116 Hurontario St (carried)
- Recommended approval of heritage permit for window/door replacements at 233 Pine St (carried)
- Recommended approval of heritage permit for coach house windows/doors at 64 Third St (carried)
- Approved 2022 Heritage Grant for new wood windows at 35 Elgin St (carried)
- Approved 2022 Heritage Grant for two wood windows at 233 Pine St (carried)
- Directed staff to review Heritage Grant programs and report back (carried)
- Endorsed list of heritage permits issued since last meeting (carried)
Council
This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of 2022-07-25 contains no substantive items — only embedded video and software interface text. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed, so the meeting appears to be purely procedural or the agenda was not populated with content.
Council approved a compensation adjustment for the Mayor position to $60,900 beginning November 15, 2022, and a Councillor position to $28,000, while rejecting increases for Deputy Mayor and other Councillor compensation proposals. Council also approved a site plan for a mixed-use building at 121 Hume Street, directed staff to provide LED retrofit estimates, and received the Development & Operations Standing Committee report. The meeting included a public planning meeting for the Collingwood Quay development, which was discussed but not voted on.
- Approved Mayor compensation to $60,900 effective Nov 15, 2022 (carried)
- Approved Councillor compensation to $28,000 effective Nov 15, 2022 (carried)
- Defeated Deputy Mayor compensation increase of $800 (defeated)
- Defeated Councillor compensation to $30,000 (defeated)
- Approved site plan for 121 Hume Street mixed-use building (carried)
- Directed staff to provide LED retrofit estimates in 2023 budget (carried)
- Received Development & Operations Standing Committee report (carried)
- Approved heritage designation notices for 310 Seventh St and 294 Beech St (carried)
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2022-07-21 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/Property Standards Committee approved three applications: a minor variance for a commercial addition at 76 Hurontario Street, a consent to sever land at 142 Sixth Street, and a consent to sever land at 10 Golfview Avenue. It denied a minor variance for a deck at 61 Mclean Ave. Two applications (67 Glen Road and 2 Spruce) were deferred. All approvals were subject to conditions in the Planning Report.
- Approved minor variance D131622 at 76 Hurontario Street (rear yard setback and parking reduction) (carried)
- Approved consent D10422 at 142 Sixth Street to create one new lot and one retained lot (carried)
- Approved consent D10322 at 10 Golfview Avenue to create one new lot and one retained lot (carried)
- Denied minor variance D131422 at 61 Mclean Ave for a deck (defeated)
- Deferred application D132322 at 67 Glen Road
- Deferred application D10522 at 2 Spruce
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no actual meeting content.
Council approved spending up to $100,000 from the Arts and Culture Legacy Fund to continue consultation work by NGL Nordicity Group for a community arts and culture centre. Council also approved $150,000 for the Georgian Bay Accelerator, $5,000 for the Institute of Southern Georgian Bay, and directed staff to consider alternative light displays for special events. Several other items were approved, including a pilot parking program for charitable groups and support for the 2023 OJHL All-Star Game.
- Approved $100,000 for Arts & Culture Centre feasibility continuation (carried)
- Approved $150,000 contribution to Georgian Bay Accelerator (carried)
- Approved $5,000 for Institute of Southern Georgian Bay 2022 programming (carried)
- Directed staff to consider alternative light displays for special events (carried)
- Approved pilot parking program for charitable groups at waterfront (carried)
- Approved in-kind donation up to $3,000 for Collingwood Blues All-Star Game (carried)
- Approved By-law 2022-062 amending Interim Control By-law (carried)
- Approved minutes of June 27 and July 11 meetings (carried)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This is the agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on July 14, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board approved moving forward with a public art process for a Downtown Gateway feature, targeting artist selection by end of January 2023. They also passed a motion requesting Council reimburse funds spent on the Downtown Archway project. Additionally, the Board supported Black Bellows' request to operate a food truck on their property as a pilot project under specific conditions.
- Approved motion to proceed with Public Art process for Downtown Gateway feature (carried)
- Approved motion requesting Council reimburse BIA for Downtown Archway project funds (carried)
- Supported Black Bellows food truck pilot project with conditions (carried)
- Accepted financial statement and accounts payable vouchers totaling $48,961.02 (carried)
- Supported new logo pilot and rebranding consideration in 2023 budget (carried)
- Received Beautification Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
- Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
- Received General Manager monthly report (carried)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-07-14 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 Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee deferred the election of Chair and Vice Chair to the September meeting. They approved a new map for trail map boards, which can be adjusted if trail names change. The committee also agreed to provide feedback on the draft Official Plan and to focus upcoming Collingwood Connection articles on trail safety and etiquette.
- Deferred election of Chair and Vice Chair to September meeting
- Approved new map for trail map boards (adjustable if trail names change)
- Agreed to provide feedback on draft Official Plan via Chair Knowles
- Agreed next Collingwood Connection topics: safety, etiquette, committee awareness
Council
This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of July 11, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or reports listed for the public.
Council received Staff Report P2022-23 and endorsed the release of the 'Town of Collingwood Official Plan June 2022 DRAFT' for stakeholder and public feedback. Staff were directed to schedule a community information session, conduct further outreach to Indigenous groups, and return with a second draft for endorsement before a statutory open house. The meeting also included an in-camera session regarding New Tecumseth Water Agreement negotiations, from which Council rose and reported.
- Received Staff Report P2022-23 Official Plan Update (carried)
- Endorsed release of draft Official Plan for public consultation (carried)
- Directed staff to schedule community feedback session and outreach to Indigenous groups (carried)
- Directed staff to prepare second draft of Official Plan for Council endorsement (carried)
- Proceeded in-camera for solicitor-client privileged and negotiation matters (carried)
- Rose from in-camera and returned to public session (carried)
- Enacted By-law 2022-061 to confirm proceedings (carried)
Collingwood Police Services Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on June 28, 2022, 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 joint Collingwood and Blue Mountains Police Services Boards endorsed a process to monitor the OPP Detachment Commander's performance for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. They also referred jail cost arrangements back to staff for further investigation and a future report. The boards discussed updates on the Community Safety and Policing Act and Ministry surveys, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Endorsed Process to Monitor Detachment Commander Performance (carried)
- Referred jail cost arrangements back to staff for future report (carried)
- Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 1:27 p.m. (carried)
Council
This agenda contains no substantive items — only embedded content placeholders and software interface text. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the public to review.
Council endorsed the Poplar Regional Health & Wellness Village project and directed staff to review consultation records and a revised Minister's Zoning Order, with a decision required before August 19, 2022. Council also approved a $3.72 million budget for sewer and valve replacement projects, including a $689,809.50 increase for Fifth Street sewer renewal and $215,190.50 for Pretty River Parkway valve replacement. Additionally, staff were directed to prepare public consultations on short-term accommodations and to report on by-law amendments to support a 'No Mow May' initiative.
- Endorsed Poplar Regional Health & Wellness Village MZO review (carried)
- Approved $3.72M budget for Fifth Street sewer and Pretty River Parkway valve replacement (carried)
- Directed staff to prepare public consultations on short-term accommodations (carried)
- Directed staff to report on by-law amendments for 'No Mow May' (carried)
- Approved part lot control exemption for 30 townhouse lots in Indigo Estates (carried)
- Approved by-law amendments for Bill 109 implementation (carried)
- Appointed Chief Building Official effective July 18, 2022 (carried)
- Appointed Deputy Fire Chief effective July 3, 2022 (carried)
Collingwood Police Services Board
The Collingwood Police Services Board approved a protocol for sharing information with Town Council, amended to include council participation in consultation for the detachment action plan. It also allocated up to $10,000 for equity, diversity, and inclusion training for community organizations on the Health & Social Service Roundtable. The board adopted a hybrid meeting model, nominated Vice Chair Wilson for Zone 3 Chair, and received the financial update noting a slight budget overrun due to lower POA revenues.
- Approved Protocol for Sharing Information between PSB and Council (as amended) (POL-013/014)
- Allocated up to $10,000 for EDI training for community organizations (POL-018)
- Adopted hybrid model for future meetings (POL-019)
- Requested report on janitorial cost contracts and tenant responsibility (POL-020)
- Received financial update for 2021/2022 (POL-021)
- Accepted resignation of member Willemien Shurer (POL-022)
- Nominated Vice Chair Wilson for OAPSB Zone 3 Chair (POL-023)
- Received correspondence since March 14, 2022 (POL-024)
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This meeting agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee on 2022-06-23 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 two minor variance applications: one for a deck at 59 McLean Avenue and one to recognize an existing dwelling at 115 Plewes Drive. A third application for 495 Hurontario Street was deferred for additional information. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved variance for 59 McLean Avenue to allow 43.5% lot coverage for a rear deck (carried)
- Approved variance for 115 Plewes Drive to permit 7.07m rear yard setback (carried)
- Deferred application D131322 for 495 Hurontario Street for more information (carried)
Collingwood Public Library Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on June 23, 2022, 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 2021 audited financial statements, approved several reports, and adopted new policies including the Meetings of the Board Bylaw, Respect and Acknowledgement Declaration, and Diversity and Inclusion. The Board also approved holiday closures for December 27 and January 2, and deferred a decision on the reciprocal borrowing agreement to September for more information.
- Accepted 2021 audited financial statements (carried)
- Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and CEO reports (carried)
- Approved recommendations in Staff Report 2022-02 on Information Library Service (carried)
- Approved draft letter to newly elected MPP Saunderson (carried)
- Approved Meetings of the Board Bylaw, Respect and Acknowledgement Declaration, and Diversity and Inclusion policies (carried)
- Approved holiday closures on December 27 and January 2 (carried)
- Deferred decision on reciprocal borrowing agreement to September
- Proceeded in-camera for CEO mid-year performance review (carried)
Museum Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on June 23, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The committee accepted the Supervisor's Report and the Recommended List of New Gifts, and adopted the agenda with an amendment to add summer programming. Elections for chair and vice chair were deferred to September. The committee also agreed to send a letter to MPP Saunderson and to survey non-renewing members.
- Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
- Accepted Supervisor's Report (carried)
- Accepted Recommended List of New Gifts (carried)
- Deferred elections to September meeting
- Agreed to send letter to MPP Saunderson
- Agreed to send questions to non-renewing members
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on June 20, 2022, 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 to demolish the dwelling at 58 St. Paul Street, with the condition that site plan control approval be obtained first. The committee also recommended approval for facade renovations at 146 Hurontario Street, a metal roof replacement at 297 Pine Street, and a heritage grant for 64 Hume Street. It supported a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for 294 Beech Street, recommending a Notice of Intention to Designate. All decisions were carried unanimously.
- Recommended approval of demolition permit for 58 St. Paul Street, contingent on site plan control (carried)
- Recommended approval of facade renovation permit for 146 Hurontario Street, with design on Page 6 (carried)
- Recommended approval of metal roof replacement permit for 297 Pine Street (carried)
- Endorsed list of six heritage permits issued since last meeting (carried)
- Supported Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for 294 Beech Street, recommending Notice of Intention to Designate (carried)
- Recommended approval of 2022 Heritage Grant for 64 Hume Street, excluding paint, with quote required (carried)
- Deferred election of Chair and Vice Chair to next meeting (carried)
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only interface text and placeholders, with no actual business items.
Council approved 15 exemptions to the Interim Control By-law for short-term rentals, including 502 Hume Street for a hotel use, and deferred a decision on 80 Madelaine Drive. Council declared the mayor's seat vacant and appointed Keith Hull as mayor for the remainder of the term. Council also authorized $50,000 for EV charging stations and endorsed Councillor Doherty for the AMO board.
- Approved 15 short-term rental exemptions to Interim Control By-law (unanimous)
- Approved 502 Hume Street hotel exemption with 35 SDU servicing commitment (8-0)
- Deferred 80 Madelaine Drive exemption decision
- Declared mayor's office vacant and appointed Keith Hull as mayor (8-0)
- Authorized $50,000 for Level 3 EV charging stations
- Endorsed Councillor Doherty for AMO Board of Directors
- Appointed Council as License Committee for business licensing appeals
- Approved 2021 Audited Financial Statements
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on June 16, 2022, 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 Accessibility Advisory Committee met and discussed updates on accessible transit, sidewalk and crosswalk upgrades, and barrier complaints. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and adjourning; the committee agreed to focus on communications and to review the Official Plan once presented to Council.
- Adopted the June 16, 2022 agenda (moved by Leslie Bolt, seconded by Heather Grasman)
- Agreed to focus on communications as a strategic priority until end of year
- Agreed to review the Official Plan once presented to Council
- Agreed to brainstorm StopGap initiative approach with shop owners at next meeting
- Adjourned at 3:01 p.m. (moved by Heather Grasman)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on June 9, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board approved the Pride parade route along Hurontario Street, supported the BMFA Arts Market with up to $4,500 in entertainment fees, endorsed MOU amendments for infrastructure projects, and authorized the General Manager to finalize a $425,000 tourism grant contract. The board also appointed Dan Fotopoulos and Katie Muir to advisory committees.
- Approved Pride parade route north on Hurontario from Fourth to Huron (BIA-089-2022)
- Supported BMFA Arts Market with up to $500/week, $4,500 total (BIA-090-2022)
- Endorsed MOU amendments for infrastructure process (BIA-095-2022)
- Authorized GM to finalize $425,000 tourism grant contract (BIA-096-2022)
- Appointed Dan Fotopoulos to Promotion Advisory Committee (BIA-099-2022)
- Appointed Katie Muir to Beautification Advisory Committee (BIA-099-2022)
- Accepted financial statement for period ending May 31, 2022 (BIA-087-2022)
- Endorsed 2022 accounts payable vouchers totaling $40,148.91 (BIA-088-2022)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-06-09 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 committee endorsed a partnership with RT07 for a promotional video, supporting a $2,350 contribution matched by RT07. It also recommended Council adopt a 4-metre trail width standard for high-traffic locations. Several updates were provided on trail construction, maintenance, and accessibility, but no other formal decisions were made.
- Endorsed RT07 video partnership with $2,350 contribution (carried)
- Recommended 4-metre trail width standard for high-traffic areas (carried)
- Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
- Approved May 12, 2022 minutes electronically
Council
This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of 2022-05-30 contains no substantive items — only embedded video and software interface text. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items to report.
Council approved increasing the Awen' Water Play project budget from $1,909,704 to an upset limit of $2,500,000, funded from the Development Charge Reserve. They also approved the 2022 BIA budget, the 2022 final tax rate by-law, and a $5,000 grant for the Collingwood Pride Festival. A motion was passed directing staff to consider resident concerns about the Blue Fairways development, including tree canopy coverage criteria.
- Approved Awen' Water Play budget increase to $2,500,000 (carried)
- Approved 2022 BIA budget and levy by-law (carried)
- Approved 2022 final tax rate by-law (carried)
- Approved $5,000 grant for Collingwood Pride Festival (carried, recorded vote)
- Directed staff to consider Blue Fairways resident concerns on tree canopy and traffic (carried)
- Approved water access categorization for unopened road allowances (carried)
- Approved radiocommunications tower concurrence at 52 Stewart Road (carried)
- Approved change of Financial Analyst contract to permanent position (carried)
Collingwood Public Library Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on May 26, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.
The Collingwood Public Library Board approved several bylaw and policy updates, including incorporating BL-04 into BL-01 and adopting the Town's Right to Disconnect Policy. The board voted to remove delegated authority from the CEO, restoring its own decision-making powers. It deferred decisions on the remote meetings bylaw and a reciprocal borrowing agreement pending more information.
- Approved agenda as presented (Res-024-2022, carried)
- Approved statistical, capital financial, operating financial, and CEO reports (Res-025-2022, carried)
- Approved bylaw and policy updates including BL-01, BL-02, BL-04 (incorporated into BL-01), BL-06, and E-15 Right to Disconnect Policy (Res-026-2022, carried)
- Removed delegated authority from CEO, resuming board decision-making per BL-04 (Res-027-2022, carried)
- Deferred BL-05 Meetings of the Board for more information on remote participation
- Deferred reciprocal borrowing agreement decision pending impact details
Museum Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on May 19, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.
The Museum Advisory Committee accepted the Supervisor's Report and the Recommended List of New Gifts as presented. The committee also discussed strategic plan priorities, upcoming exhibits, and summer programming, but no other formal decisions were made.
- Accepted Supervisor's Report (carried)
- Accepted Recommended List of New Gifts (carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
The provided document contains no specific meeting topics, discussion points, or decisions. It consists of empty administrative fields and software placeholders.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a letter to be sent to neighboring municipal accessibility committees, targeting a fall meeting. They also provided input on sidewalk and signal improvements, and discussed upcoming accessibility events and projects.
- Approved letter to neighboring municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees (ACC-008-2022, carried)
- Adopted meeting agenda (ACC-007-2022, carried)
- Provided suggestions for sidewalk and signal improvements at Black Ash Trail/Mountain Road and Hurontario Street
- Agreed to continue providing feedback on accessibility issues
- Deferred E3 Initiative discussion to next meeting
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved a recommendation to present a Pride Parade on Saturday starting at 5 p.m., with the final route to be determined, and volunteer assistance from the Pride organizing committee. They also approved strolling street entertainment from noon to 4 p.m., including discussions with the town about busker coordination, and a window decorating contest for BIA members. Director Miller recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest. The board also met in-camera to discuss board vacancies, but no decisions were made in public session on that matter.
- Approved Pride Parade on Saturday starting at 5 p.m., final route to be determined (carried)
- Approved strolling street entertainment on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., including busker coordination discussions with town (carried)
- Approved window decorating contest for BIA members (carried)
- Proceeded in-camera to discuss board vacancies (carried)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
The provided document contains no specific meeting topics, proposals, or decisions. It consists of empty administrative fields and software interface text.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management held its Annual General Meeting, receiving the 2020 Year End Audit Report, the 2021 Annual Report, and the recommended 2022 budget. All three items were received as presented, with no substantive decisions beyond these approvals. The meeting also included updates on the Downtown Gateway Arch project and Garden Master Plan, and a declaration of conflict of interest from Director Miller regarding the Pride Festival.
- Adopted the May 18, 2022 AGM agenda (carried)
- Received the 2020 Year End Audit Report (carried)
- Received the 2021 Annual Report (discussed, no formal motion)
- Received the recommended 2022 budget (carried)
Council
This agenda is procedural boilerplate only. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions for the Council to consider at this meeting.
Council approved a short-term exemption program under the Interim Control By-law (ICBL) for water/wastewater capacity, allowing certain properties to proceed. It granted exemptions to 31 Huron St, 26 Elm St, 65 Simcoe St, 67 First St, 1 Huron St, and 72-76 Hurontario St, but denied exemptions for 72 First St and 70 First St. Council also adopted a policy for automatic exemptions for certain change-of-use properties, and passed by-laws amending the ICBL and the Servicing Capacity Allocation Policy effective May 17, 2022.
- Approved short-term ICBL exemption program (RES-183)
- Approved ICBL exemption for 31 Huron St (RES-186)
- Approved ICBL exemption for 26 Elm St (RES-188, 6-1)
- Approved ICBL exemption for 65 Simcoe St (RES-190, 7-0)
- Approved ICBL exemption for 67 First St (RES-191, 7-0)
- Approved ICBL exemption for 1 Huron St (RES-192, 7-0)
- Approved ICBL exemption for 72-76 Hurontario St (RES-193, 6-1)
- Denied ICBL exemption for 72 First St (RES-194, 2-5)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Collingwood Heritage Committee
The Collingwood Heritage Committee recommended approval of a heritage permit to repaint the porch at 402 Maple Street, supported a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for 310 Seventh Street (Heritage Community Church) and recommended proceeding with a Notice of Intention to Designate the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, endorsed a list of six heritage permits issued since the last meeting, and recommended a Doors Open event in 2023 for Council's consideration during budget deliberations.
- Recommended approval of heritage permit for porch repainting at 402 Maple Street (carried)
- Supported Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for 310 Seventh Street and recommended Notice of Intention to Designate under Part IV of Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
- Endorsed list of six heritage permits issued since last meeting (carried)
- Recommended moving forward a Doors Open event in 2023 for Council's consideration during 2023 budget deliberations (carried)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved several routine items, including the financial statement and accounts payable vouchers, and supported two patio applications that will occupy 7-8 parking spots on Hurontario Street. The board also supported a CCAT event at the Pine Street parking lot and accepted a director's resignation. Discussions on the Downtown Archway and a financial request from the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts were deferred pending more information.
- Approved financial statement for period ending April 30, 2022 and accounts payable vouchers of $37,410.84 (carried)
- Supported boulevard encroachment (patio) applications for Fig and Feta and Al Carbon (carried)
- Supported CCAT using Pine Street parking lot for event on June 16 (carried)
- Accepted resignation of Shay Riordan (carried)
- Received Beautification Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
- Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
- Received General Manager monthly report (carried)
- Deferred BIA Advisory Committee review and MOU amendments update
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This is the agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on May 12, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The committee approved the Trail Naming Framework as presented. It also noted that the Strategic Initiatives Committee approved Option #1 (Mixed Traffic Operations with Cyclists) for the Maple Street bikeway by a 5-3 vote. The committee supported preparing a promotional cycling video and discussed public education and crosswalk improvements.
- Approved Trail Naming Framework (TRA-007-2022)
- Noted Maple Street bikeway Option #1 approved by Strategic Initiatives Committee (5-3)
- Supported preparing promotional cycling video (TRA-008-2022)
- Agreed to set up subcommittee for public education on active transportation
- Approved May Town Pages communications and provided input for June article
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2022-04-28 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee approved two minor variance applications: one for 477 Maple Street to reduce an interior side yard setback for an addition, and one for 130 Sixth Street to reduce front yard and interior side yard setbacks for a porch and addition. The committee also decided to hold the May 2022 meeting virtually.
- Approved minor variance D132622 at 477 Maple Street to reduce interior side yard setback from 1.2m to 1.0m (carried)
- Approved minor variance D132822 at 130 Sixth Street to reduce front yard setback for porch from 4.5m to 1.2m and interior side yard setback from 1.2m to 0.6m (carried)
- Decided to meet virtually for May 2022 meeting (carried)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on April 28, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are detailed in the provided text.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved a motion to support up to $10,000 for the Collingwood Pride Festival, pending further information. The board also accepted the revised 2022 budget, endorsed accounts payable of $17,837.99, and authorized the General Manager to finalize a contract for the Garden Master Plan grant of $280,000. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Approved insurance program as presented (carried)
- Accepted financial statement for period ending March 31, 2022 (carried)
- Endorsed accounts payable vouchers totaling $17,837.99 (carried)
- Supported up to $10,000 for Collingwood Pride Festival (carried)
- Received General Manager and committee reports (carried)
- Supported revised 2022 budget with further reductions as needed (carried)
- Authorized GM to finalize Garden Master Plan grant contract (carried)
- Accepted resignation of Dave Conning (carried)
Collingwood Public Library Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on April 28, 2022, 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 met and, after a closed session, expressed full confidence in CEO Ashley Kulchycki regarding a County Council investigation into her actions, stating they will await the County's next step. The board also approved several reports, policies, and the library's annual report, and supported closing the library on June 17 for staff development.
- Approved agenda as presented (Res-014-2022)
- Proceeded in-camera for personal matters, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege (Res-015-2022)
- Rose from in-camera and expressed full confidence in CEO (Res-016-2022)
- Approved Statistical, Capital Financial, Operating Financial, and CEO reports (Res-017-2022)
- Received Board Election Process report (Res-018-2022)
- Approved seven policies including Purpose and Duties of the Board and Planning (Res-019-2022)
- Accepted Strategic Plan update (Res-020-2022)
- Received board evaluation and legacy planning results (Res-021-2022)
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains no substantive content for residents.
Council endorsed in principle the proposed conversion of lands at 7120 and 7200 Poplar Side Road from industrial to deferred mixed use commercial to facilitate the Poplar Regional Health and Wellness Village, pending community consultation and a revised draft MZO. Council also authorized intent to expropriate portions of Mountain Road for road widening, approved a site plan agreement with Sazerac Distillers, and designated 243 Birch Street as a heritage property. All decisions were carried as recorded.
- Endorsed in principle MZO conversion for Poplar Regional Health and Wellness Village (carried)
- Authorized intent to expropriate Mountain Road portions for road widening (carried)
- Approved site plan control agreement with Sazerac Distillers at 202 Macdonald Road (carried)
- Designated 243 Birch Street as heritage property (carried)
- Approved by-law for heritage permits delegated authority (carried)
- Endorsed 2021 Annual Wastewater Performance Report (carried)
- Directed comprehensive review of Heritage Programs in 2023 Budget (carried)
- Required monthly ICBL updates at CAO's discretion (carried)
Museum Advisory Committee
This is the agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on April 21, 2022. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE meeting software and no actual agenda items, reports, or discussion topics. No decisions or substantive matters are listed.
The Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee met by videoconference on April 21, 2022, and approved its agenda as amended, adding an item on Instagram promotion. The committee accepted the Supervisor's Report and reviewed a draft membership survey, agreeing to distribute it. No substantive policy decisions were made; most items were informational updates.
- Adopted agenda as amended, adding Item 8.8 Instagram Promotion (carried)
- Accepted Supervisor's Report (carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on April 21, 2022, 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 approved using the 2022 Accessibility Budget to design and develop an accessibility icon through a public consultation process. They also supported collaborating with E3 on a community accessibility education and awareness project. Several items, including the Multiyear Strategic Plan and Accessibility Audit, were deferred to the next meeting.
- Approved use of 2022 Accessibility Budget for accessibility icon design and public consultation (ACC-005-2022, carried)
- Supported collaboration with E3 on community accessibility education and awareness project (ACC-006-2022, carried)
- Deferred Multiyear Strategic Plan discussion to next meeting
- Deferred Accessibility Audit discussion to next meeting
- Agreed to add community ramp project with StopGap to next agenda
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on 2022-04-21 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 voted to request that Council endorse proceeding with the downtown archway project as presented, at no cost to the BIA or taxpayers, and to defer proposed amendments to the Town/BIA Memorandum of Understanding until the Board can review them. The board also discussed the federal grant timeline and the archway's potential benefits.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (BIA-045-2022, carried)
- Approved motion requesting Council endorse archway project and future visioning exercise (BIA-046-2022, carried)
- Requested deferral of Town/BIA MOU amendments pending Board review
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on 2022-04-19 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 Heritage Committee supported the revised design for 121 Hume Street, adjacent to the Heritage District, and recommended approval for three heritage permits: removing a porch at 197 Pine Street, replacing windows at 212 Pine Street, and altering the storefront at 59 Hurontario Street. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Supported revised design for 121 Hume Street (carried)
- Recommended approval for heritage permit to remove porch at 197 Pine Street (carried)
- Recommended approval for heritage permit to replace windows at 212 Pine Street (carried)
- Recommended approval for heritage permit for storefront alterations at 59 Hurontario Street (carried)
- Endorsed heritage permits list (carried)
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only system-generated interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual meeting content.
Council defeated motions to postpone or proceed with the downtown archway and instead directed the BIA to engage the public on three existing designs plus an option for no archway, with a report due by end of May. Council also approved a motion directing staff to explore requiring child care spaces in significant developments, endorsed Georgian Bay Forever's filtration work, and allowed Ace Cabs to adjust taxi fares up to 20% above town rates. A motion to grant 50% taxi licence fee relief was defeated.
- Directed BIA to conduct public consultation on archway designs (carried)
- Defeated motion to postpone archway and undergo visioning exercise
- Defeated motion to endorse BIA recommendation to proceed with archway
- Approved motion to examine child care space requirements in developments (carried)
- Endorsed Georgian Bay Forever filtration project and lobbying for mandatory washing machine filters (carried)
- Approved Ace Cabs taxi fare flexibility up to 20% above town rates (carried)
- Defeated motion for 50% taxi licence fee relief
- Appointed Councillor Doherty as alternate for Mayor/Deputy Mayor absences (carried)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-04-14 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.
The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee approved participation in the University of Waterloo Trails and Social Enterprise Research Project. They also discussed the Trail Naming Framework, which will be revised and brought back for approval in May, and agreed to change future meeting times to 2:30 p.m. on the second Thursday. No other formal decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.
- Approved participation in University of Waterloo Trails and Social Enterprise Research Project (carried)
- Agreed to meet second Thursday at 2:30 p.m. going forward
- Discussed Trail Naming Framework; revision to be brought back in May
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on April 11, 2022, 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 voted to request Council endorse proceeding with the downtown archway as presented, fully funded by a federal grant at no cost to the BIA or taxpayers, and to defer proposed amendments to the Town/BIA Memorandum of Understanding until the Board can review them. The board also discussed the archway project's timeline and potential impacts of the MOU changes.
- Adopted the April 11, 2022 special meeting agenda (carried)
- Requested Council to endorse proceeding with the archway as presented, at no cost to BIA or taxpayers (carried)
- Requested deferral of Town/BIA MOU amendments until Board review (discussed, no formal vote)
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 the agenda provides no content for residents.
This special meeting was procedural, with no substantive public decisions. Council adopted the agenda, went into closed session to discuss the CAO performance evaluation and labour relations, then returned to public session and passed a confirmatory by-law. No votes on public policy or spending occurred.
- Adopted the April 4, 2022 special council agenda (carried)
- Proceeded into closed session for CAO performance evaluation and labour relations (carried)
- Rose from closed session and returned to public session (carried)
- Enacted By-law 2022-032 confirming the meeting's proceedings (carried)
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no actual meeting content.
Council received updates on the Grain Terminals Revitalization Project and approved a new RFP process framework. The approved framework establishes a 'Guidance Group' of up to seven senior directors (including the CAO) to oversee procurement, following lessons learned from the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry. The meeting also included a closed session on the grain terminal RFP workshop and the CAO performance plan.
- Received Grain Terminals Revitalization Council briefing (RES-120-2022)
- Received Staff Report C2022-18 on RFP process (RES-121-2022)
- Approved RFP Process and Guidance Group of up to seven senior directors (RES-124-2022)
- Enacted By-law 2022-031 to confirm proceedings (RES-125-2022)
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2022-03-31 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.
The Committee of Adjustment approved two consent applications: D10222 for 160 Eighth Street, severing land to add to 461 Birch Street, and D10122 for Blackmoor Gates, creating a new lot with an existing dwelling. Both were approved subject to conditions in the Planning Report. A minor variance application (D132522) was deferred. The meeting was held virtually.
- Approved consent D10222 for 160 Eighth Street, severing land to merge with 461 Birch Street (carried)
- Approved consent D10122 for Blackmoor Gates, creating one new lot with existing dwelling (carried)
- Deferred minor variance D132522 (29 Lane D)
Council
This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of March 28, 2022, contains no substantive items — only technical placeholders and embedded content from the eSCRIBE software. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items to report.
Council
Council approved a three-year extension of draft approval for the Red Maple Plan of Subdivision, with a new lapse date of March 25, 2025, and directed staff to consider a stormwater harvesting proposal in the conditions. Council also approved several by-laws, including amendments to the business licensing and special events by-laws to lift the moratorium on food vendor licenses, and an amendment to the interim control by-law to exempt specific properties for accessory units, a hotel, and other uses. A motion to restrict election signs to private property was defeated, and the status quo for the display period was maintained.
- Approved 3-year extension for Red Maple Plan of Subdivision (carried)
- Approved by-law to lift moratorium on food vendor business licenses (carried)
- Approved by-law to exempt properties from interim control by-law for accessory units, hotel, and other uses (carried)
- Approved by-law to extend boulevard encroachment permits through Dec 31, 2022 (carried)
- Defeated motion to restrict election signs to private property (defeated)
- Approved motion to maintain status quo for election sign display period (carried)
- Approved by-law for interim appointment of Mayor/Deputy Mayor (carried)
- Endorsed Councillor Jeffery for FCM Board of Directors election (carried)
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on March 21, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
The Collingwood Heritage Committee approved the heritage permits list, recommended approval of a heritage grant for 120 Hurontario Street, supported in principle a heritage stop work order by-law, and recommended a review of the Heritage Grant Program in 2023. The meeting was largely administrative, with no public delegations or major policy changes.
- Endorsed Heritage Permits List as presented (HER-012-2022, carried)
- Recommended approval of Heritage Grant for 120 Hurontario Street (HER-013-2022, carried)
- Supported in principle a heritage stop work order by-law (HER-014-2022, carried)
- Recommended staff review Heritage Grant Program with Heritage Tax Relief in 2023 (HER-015-2022, carried)
- Adopted agenda with added Volunteer Opportunities item (HER-011-2022, carried)
Museum Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on March 17, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.
The Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee voted to support sending a letter to Mayor Saunderson requesting a municipal proclamation of May as Museum Month. The committee also accepted the Supervisor's Report and adopted the agenda. Other updates included the Museum advancing to the final round of the March Madness competition and extended summer student application deadlines.
- Adopted the March 17, 2022 agenda (carried)
- Accepted the Supervisor's Report (carried)
- Supported sending a letter to Mayor Saunderson to request a Municipal Proclamation of May is Museum Month (carried)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on March 15, 2022, 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 Downtown BIA Board of Management accepted the resignation of Director Meghan Berofsky and recommended Sarah Pennal and Mike Sloat to Council for appointment to the board. The board also gave Chair David Conning signing authority in the absence of a Treasurer. All decisions were carried unanimously.
- Accepted resignation of Director Meghan Berofsky (carried)
- Recommended Sarah Pennal and Mike Sloat to Council for BIA Board appointment (carried)
- Supported Chair Conning to have signing authority (carried)
Collingwood Police Services Board
The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.
Council
Council held a special meeting to fill a vacant councillor seat. After hearing from 13 candidates, Council voted to appoint Christopher Carrier to the vacancy for the remainder of the 2018-2022 term. Council also approved a motion to have consultants review the Poplar Regional Health & Wellness Village project proposal before deciding on endorsing a Ministerial Zoning Order request.
- Appointed Christopher Carrier to fill councillor vacancy (8-0)
- Approved retaining Planning Partnership Inc. and Urban Metrics to review Poplar Regional Health & Wellness Village proposal
- Amended review motion to include town's ability to enforce proponent promises and public consultation requirements
- Waived procedural by-law for notice of motion on Ministerial Zoning Order request (7-1)
- Approved new vacancy appointment procedure allowing nomination, simple majority vote, and selection by lot on tie
- Enacted By-law 2022-013 appointing Christopher Carrier to council
- Enacted By-law 2022-014 confirming proceedings of the special meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on 2022-03-10 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management supported the draft 2022 budget to move forward to the AGM, excluding funds for New Event/3rd Party Support. A separate motion to support that budget item was also carried, with Director Miller recusing himself due to a conflict of interest. The board also appointed Kayla van Zon to the Promotion Advisory Committee, accepted the resignation of Penny Skelton, and agreed to meet in person starting in April.
- Supported draft 2022 budget to move to AGM, excluding New Event/3rd Party Support (carried)
- Supported budget for New Event/3rd Party Support (carried, Miller recused)
- Appointed Kayla van Zon to Promotion Advisory Committee (carried)
- Accepted resignation of Penny Skelton (carried)
- Agreed to meet in person beginning in April (carried)
- Approved financial statement and accounts payable vouchers of $15,615.15 (carried)
- Approved General Manager's 2022 Goals (carried)
- Received minutes of Promotion Advisory Committee (carried)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-03-10 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The committee forwarded a letter to Simcoe County recommending Alternative #1 (on existing rail bed) for the BCRY railway trail from Stayner to Angus. It also discussed the Maple Street bikeway, with staff concerns noted and a revised report expected in April. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motions were to adopt the agenda and adjourn.
- Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:58 p.m. (carried)
- Recommended Alternative #1 (on existing rail bed) for BCRY trail in letter to Simcoe County
- Agreed to start a running list of sidewalk improvements on SharePoint
- Supported installing a basic post sign on Nature Trail for Loops and Lattes book correction
Council
Council enacted a zoning by-law amendment (By-law 2022-007) that prohibits new development unless adequate municipal water and wastewater services are available, except for private onsite systems or minor construction. Council also authorized up to $75,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund for a consultant to prepare an Affordable Housing Master Plan, and extended the Affordable Housing Task Force mandate. A motion was passed to raise the flag of Ukraine and light the clock tower in solidarity, and Council supported Option 3 for boulevard parking and beautification changes.
- Enacted By-law 2022-007 zoning amendment requiring adequate water/wastewater services for development (carried)
- Authorized up to $75,000 from Affordable Housing Reserve Fund for consultant to prepare Affordable Housing Master Plan (carried)
- Extended Affordable Housing Task Force mandate and approved amended Terms of Reference (carried)
- Supported Option 3 for boulevard parking and beautification, directing staff to bring by-law amendments (carried)
- Raised flag of Ukraine and lit clock tower in blue and yellow in solidarity (carried)
- Reaffirmed Council Code of Conduct (recorded vote, 8-0)
- Approved concurrence for radiocommunications tower at 879 Sixth Street (carried)
- Confirmed Land Use Planning Policy Study complete for interim control by-law purposes (carried)
Museum Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on February 24, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Collingwood Public Library Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on February 24, 2022, 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.
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on 2022-02-24 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/Property Standards Committee approved four minor variance applications and deferred two others. Approved: 202 MacDonald Road (parking and setback reductions), 62 George Street (rear yard setback), 46 Campbell Street (rear yard setback), and 120 Hume Street (accessory building setbacks). Deferred: 67 Glen Road and 6 Silver Creek Drive. All approvals were carried unanimously.
- Approved minor variance D1311121 at 202 MacDonald Road (parking reduction from 484 to 48 spaces; side yard setback from 12.0m to 7.0m) with conditions (carried)
- Approved minor variance D132122 at 62 George Street (rear yard setback from 7.5m to 4.8m) (carried)
- Approved minor variance D132222 at 46 Campbell Street (rear yard setback from 7.5m to 3.7m) (carried)
- Approved minor variance D131122 at 120 Hume Street (accessory building setbacks: interior side from 3.0m to 1.1m; rear from 3.0m to 1.4m) with conditions (carried)
- Deferred minor variance D132322 at 67 Glen Road
- Deferred minor variance D132422 at 6 Silver Creek Drive
Council
This agenda for the Collingwood Council meeting of 2022-02-22 contains no substantive items, only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for residents to review.
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on February 22, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no actionable content for residents.
The Collingwood Heritage Committee recommended approval of most 2022 Heritage Grant applications, excluding and deferring some pending revisions. It also approved heritage permits for signage at 124 Hurontario Street and a door at 227 Minnesota Street. The committee discussed the future of the Collingwood Grain Terminals and potential heritage designation.
- Approved 2022 Heritage Grant applications excluding 32 Elgin St., 35 Elgin St., 27 Third St., and 297 Pine St. (carried)
- Deferred heritage grant applications for 27 Third St. and 35 Elgin St. pending updated quotes removing eaves troughs and non-wood materials (carried)
- Approved heritage grant application for 32 Elgin St. (carried)
- Approved heritage grant application for 297 Pine St. (carried)
- Recommended approval of heritage permit for new fascia sign at 124 Hurontario St. (carried)
- Recommended approval of heritage permit for new second floor door at 227 Minnesota St. (carried)
- Endorsed Heritage Permits List as presented (carried)
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
This agenda for the Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on February 17, 2022, 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 Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a motion to support the Chair reaching out to other municipal accessibility committees to create a quarterly working group. The committee also discussed a town-wide accessibility audit, community engagement on accessibility icons, and plans for National AccessAbility Awareness Week. No other formal decisions were made; most items were discussions or updates.
- Approved the agenda as presented (ACC-001-2022).
- Approved supporting the Chair in creating a quarterly working group with other municipal accessibility committees (ACC-002-2022).
- Agreed to review the multi-year strategic plan dashboard for priorities and next steps.
- Agreed to poll the community on accessibility icons via social media and consider hiring a designer.
- Agreed to assemble a list of potential speakers for National AccessAbility Awareness Week.
- Supported moving forward with the Inclusive Grant to purchase Mobi products for water access.
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on February 17, 2022, 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.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management received the first draft of its 2022 budget, with the BIA levy not increasing for the year. The board also authorized the General Manager to have the same purchasing privileges as Town directors under the new Procurement By-law, which allows purchases under $7,500 without a full competitive process and $7,500-$25,000 with an informal competition. No final budget was approved.
- Received the first draft of the 2022 Budget (motion BIA-030-2022, carried)
- Supported authorizing the General Manager to have the same purchasing privileges as Town directors under the new Procurement By-law (motion BIA-031-2022, carried)
- Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (motion BIA-029-2022, carried)
- Adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on February 17, 2022, 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 received the first draft of its 2022 budget, with the BIA levy not increasing for 2022. The board also authorized the General Manager to have the same purchasing privileges as Town directors under the new Procurement By-law, which allows purchases under $7,500 without a full competitive process and $7,500-$25,000 with an informal invitational competition. No final budget was approved; the draft was only received for discussion.
- Received the first draft of the 2022 Budget (BIA-030-2022), carried.
- Authorized the General Manager to have the same purchasing privileges as Town directors under the new Procurement By-law (BIA-031-2022), carried.
- Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (BIA-029-2022), carried.
- Adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m., carried.
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This is the agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on February 10, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management approved several motions, including supporting the continuation of extended patios in the downtown, recommending that the BIA be consulted before approving special event applications with food vendors, accepting Director Cassie MacKell's resignation, recommending Chris Brackel and Shavonne (Shay) Riordan for appointment to the Board, establishing a full-time BIA position, and supporting Director Miller as Chair of the Promotion Advisory Committee. The board also accepted financial statements and endorsed accounts payable vouchers.
- Supported continuation of extended downtown patios including on-street patios (carried)
- Recommended BIA consultation before approving special event applications with food vendors (carried)
- Accepted resignation of Director Cassie MacKell (carried)
- Recommended Chris Brackel and Shavonne (Shay) Riordan for appointment to BIA Board (carried)
- Established a full-time position within the BIA reporting to the General Manager (carried)
- Supported Director Miller as Chair of the Promotion Advisory Committee (carried)
- Accepted financial statement for period ending December 31, 2021 (carried)
- Endorsed 2021 and 2022 accounts payable vouchers totaling $26,584.32 (carried)
Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no actual meeting content.
Council received a project status update from KPMG on the Collingwood Grain Terminals Revitalization and, after a closed session, directed KPMG to proceed with a request for qualifications (RFQ) process. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.
- Received staff report CCS2022-03 on grain terminal revitalization status (carried)
- Received presentation from KPMG advisor (carried)
- Proceeded in-camera to discuss land acquisition, financial information, and negotiations (carried)
- Directed KPMG to proceed with RFQ process (advised after in-camera)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-02-10 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The committee discussed applying for federal Active Transportation Funding, with a March 31 deadline, and agreed to decide on projects offline with staff. It also agreed to review all traffic lights for pedestrian signal improvements, support the BCRY trail proposal, and finalize the 2022 trail map for printing.
- Agreed to pursue federal Active Transportation Funding application (deadline March 31)
- Agreed to review all traffic lights for pedestrian signal modifications
- Agreed to support Alternative 1 of BCRY railway trail proposal via letter
- Approved agenda as presented (carried)
- Approved January 13, 2022 minutes electronically
- Agreed to review sidewalk operations map for missing links and plowing needs
- Agreed to provide social media content to staff for posting
- Deferred School Streets discussion to next meeting
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 detailed in the provided text.
Council deferred a decision on the proposed radiocommunications tower at 879 Sixth Street to allow further review of camouflage options. It also set a February 14, 2022 deadline for interim control by-law exemption applications. A motion to avoid scheduling meetings during school holidays was defeated. Council authorized staff to proceed with appointing a new councillor to fill a vacancy.
- Deferred radiocommunications tower at 879 Sixth St. to next standing committee meeting (carried)
- Set Feb 14, 2022 deadline for ICBL exemption applications (carried)
- Authorized staff to fill councillor vacancy by appointment (carried)
- Defeated motion to avoid scheduling meetings during school holidays
- Approved amendment to Procedural By-law for mayor/deputy mayor vacancy (carried)
- Received Code of Conduct investigation report (6-1, Hamlin nay)
- Approved minutes of Jan 24, 2022 meeting (carried)
- Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Collingwood Public Library Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Public Library Board meeting on January 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Collingwood Public Library Board approved five updated policies, including Human Rights and Workplace Violence prevention, and directed the CEO to coordinate a meeting with Mayor Saunderson regarding the Simcoe County Service Review. The board also agreed to attend the February 22 County Council meeting and approved routine reports. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and procedural items.
- Approved five policies: Human Rights, Workplace Violence, Accessibility, Health and Safety, HR Management (carried)
- Directed CEO to coordinate meeting with Mayor Saunderson on Simcoe County Service Review (carried)
- Approved statistical, capital, operating, and CEO reports (carried)
- Agreed to meet virtually until decided otherwise (carried)
- Approved agenda as presented (carried)
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee meeting on January 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
The Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee approved a minor variance for 41 Niagara Street to allow construction of an unenclosed porch and addition, and approved a consent application for 80 Fifth Street to create one new lot and one retained lot. Both approvals were subject to conditions in the Planning Report. The committee also agreed to change meeting start times to 3:00 p.m. and to meet virtually for the next two meetings.
- Approved minor variance D1311321 for 41 Niagara Street (porch and addition setbacks) (carried)
- Approved consent D10821 for 80 Fifth Street to create one new lot and one retained lot (carried)
- Changed meeting start time to 3:00 p.m. (agreed)
- Approved virtual meetings for next two meetings (carried)
Council
This agenda for the Collingwood, ON Council meeting of 2022-01-24 contains no substantive items—only embedded content placeholders and system text from the eSCRIBE software. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items to report.
Council voted unanimously to revoke the Order of Collingwood awarded to Ed Houghton in 1998, citing findings from the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry into two 2012 transactions. Council also terminated the Town's membership in the Ontario Municipal Water Association (OMWA), where Houghton serves as Executive Director. A vacancy was declared for the council seat of resigned Councillor Tina Comi, and a temporary borrowing by-law was passed.
- Revoked Ed Houghton's Order of Collingwood (7-0)
- Terminated Town's membership in OMWA (7-0)
- Declared Councillor Tina Comi's seat vacant
- Approved 2022 Temporary Borrowing By-law
- Defeated motion to reconsider reinstating Townhall Customer Service
- Approved Strategic Initiatives Committee report incl. OLT appeals process
- Approved Corporate & Community Services Committee report
- Approved minutes of Dec 20, 2021 and Jan 10, 2022 meetings
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Museum Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee meeting on January 20, 2022, 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 accepted the Supervisor's Report and discussed several operational updates. The museum received a $37,113 grant from the Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations. The committee also discussed the Collingwood Terminals letter, museum operations under provincial closures, and various events and projects.
- Adopted the January 20, 2022 agenda (MUS-001-2022, carried)
- Accepted the Supervisor's Report (MUS-002-2022, carried)
- Adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
Collingwood Police Services Board
This agenda for the Collingwood Police Services Board meeting on January 17, 2022, 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 Police Services Board approved a motion to approach the Town of the Blue Mountains Police Services Board to jointly develop a performance plan for the Detachment Commander. The board also directed staff to propose a Council communications protocol and received the Detachment Commander's report and the consent agenda, including a report on automated speed enforcement. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved motion to approach Blue Mountains PSB for joint performance plan (carried)
- Directed staff to propose Council communications protocol (carried)
- Received Detachment Commander's report (carried)
- Received consent agenda including ASE report (carried)
Collingwood Heritage Committee
This agenda for the Collingwood Heritage Committee meeting on January 17, 2022, 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 for heritage permits at 122 and 76 Hurontario Street, and recommended refusal of fixed awnings at 172 Hurontario Street. They also endorsed the Downtown Gateway Arch design and a list of previously issued heritage permits. The meeting was held by videoconference with a quorum present.
- Approved heritage permit for rear façade alterations at 122 Hurontario St. (carried)
- Approved heritage permit for storefront alterations at 76 Hurontario St. with 8 conditions (carried)
- Recommended refusal of fixed awnings at 172 Hurontario St. (carried)
- Approved Downtown Gateway Arch design (carried)
- Endorsed list of heritage permits issued since last meeting (carried)
Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on January 13, 2022, 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 recommendation to prepare the 2022 draft budget with no increase to the levy, directing expenditures toward enhanced marketing and promotion due to COVID impacts. They also approved the financial statements, accounts payable vouchers, and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town. The board discussed the downtown arch design, seasonal décor, and planned a special budget meeting for February 17.
- Approved financial statement for period ending Dec 31, 2021 (BIA-002-2022)
- Endorsed 2021 accounts payable vouchers totaling $37,066.71 (BIA-002-2022)
- Endorsed 2022 accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,864.50 (BIA-002-2022)
- Approved recommendation for no levy increase in 2022, focusing on marketing (BIA-003-2022)
- Received Promotion Advisory Committee minutes (BIA-004-2022)
- Received Beautification Advisory Committee minutes (BIA-005-2022)
- Received General Manager monthly report (BIA-006-2022)
- Approved MOU between Town and BIA, authorized GM and Chair to sign (BIA-007-2022)
Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee
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The Trails & Active Transportation Advisory Committee met and received updates on several projects, including the Maple Street bikeway report, trail construction completions, and the new trail map. No formal decisions were made; the committee agreed to prioritize non-compliant Cycling Plan areas, not use Slack, and meet via Zoom for the foreseeable future.
- Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
- Approved November 18, 2021 minutes electronically
- Agreed to prioritize Cycling Plan areas not compliant with OTM Book 18
- Agreed not to move forward with Slack communication
- Agreed to meet via Zoom for the foreseeable future
- Dave Stamper accepted communication responsibility
Council
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Council held a special meeting and approved a motion supporting the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital's application for provincial base operating funding for a new MRI unit. The motion was passed unanimously. The meeting also adopted the agenda with two added letters of support for the MRI and passed a confirmatory by-law.
- Adopted agenda with added letters from Dr. Murray Miller and Norah Holder supporting MRI (carried)
- Approved motion supporting CGMH application for MRI base operating funding (carried)
- Enacted By-law No. 2022-001 confirming proceedings (carried)