Owen Sound public meetings in 2024

Committee - Operations

The Operations Committee will receive a presentation on the draft Master Storm Water Management and Drainage Plan. Members will also consider a boundary road agreement with Georgian Bluffs and a motion regarding a potential transit subcommittee.

• Deputation from Tatham Engineering regarding the draft Master Storm Water Management and Drainage Plan
• Report OP-24-049 regarding the Boundary Road Agreement Georgian Bluffs
• Motion by Deputy Mayor Greig to study the feasibility of a transit subcommittee
• Status update memo on the Downtown River Precinct Project

Committee - Community Services

The Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss several staff reports regarding city planning, heritage properties, and facility fees. Key items include a demolition request for a listed property and a review of non-resident lacrosse fees.

• Request from Royal Rose Court for partial demolition of listed property of Jail (Report CS-24-111)
• Parkland contributions for site plan applications (Report CS-24-108)
• Non-resident fee review for Summer 2025 Lacrosse (Report CS-24-110)
• Partnership with the Scenic City Order of Good Cheer regarding Kelso Beach at Nawash Park (Report CS-24-106)
• November 2024 Development Update from the Chief Building Official

Committee - Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three specific application files for properties in Owen Sound. The body will also review the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting.

• Application A10-2024 for 901 2nd Avenue East (TD Bank)
• Application A11-2024 for 241 9th Street West (Murphy Construction)
• Application A12-2024 for 986-1000 5th Avenue East (Barry's Construction)

Council Meeting - Regular

Owen Sound City Council will confirm meeting minutes, approve by-laws for medical resident housing and road rehabilitation, and select members for 2025 boards and committees.

• By-law to authorize agreement with Ontario for 9th Avenue East road rehabilitation
• By-law to authorize MOU with County of Grey for medical residents' accommodation
• By-law to appoint Todd Robins and Renee Robins to enforce Noise By-law
• By-law to authorize agreement with Paymentus for electronic bill payment services
• By-law to amend delegation authority for Alternative Locate Agreements

Committee - Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc

The Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss several staff reports regarding city service strategies. The body will review updates on customer service, succession planning, by-law services, and park operating costs.

• Review of Park Classification System, Service Levels and Associated Operating Costs (Project 3a2)
• Winter Maintenance Review (Project 5b1)
• Customer Service Strategy (Project 1b4)
• Provision of By-law Services Update (Project 1c5)
• Partner Agreements for Services used by Non-Residents (Project 3b2)

Council Meeting - Special

The agenda for the Owen Sound Council Special meeting on 2024-12-10 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of procedural placeholders and no decisions or discussions are specified.

Council Meeting - Special

The city council holds a special meeting to receive a presentation on the 2025 draft budget and consider a multi-year capital plan update for 2025-2029. Other items include reports on in-sourcing licensed plumbing services, the heritage property tax relief program, a Vision 2050 update, and a fire station expansion pre-design study. The meeting also includes correspondence regarding the Tom Thomson Art Gallery budget.

• Presentation of 2025 Draft Budget with operating tally and staffing complement
• Multi-Year Capital Plan Update for 2025-2029 with project changes summary
• Report OP-24-044 on in-sourcing of licensed plumbing services
• Report CS-24-048 on Heritage Property Tax Relief Program 2023 refunds and request to increase program budget
• Report CR-24-121 on Owen Sound Fire Station expansion and renovation pre-design study

Council Meeting - Regular

Council will consider the 2025 Interim Tax Levy By-Law and award multiple contracts, including water meter replacement, insurance, and animal control services. Deputations include Brightshores Health System on health and wellness and the Métis Nation of Ontario on violence against women. A motion proposes planning a Local Government Week event for students.

• 2025 Interim Tax Levy By-Law (CR-24-122)
• Award of RFP-24-016: Water Meter Replacement Program
• Award of RFP-24-020: Insurance and Risk Management Services
• Award of RFP-24-023: Animal Control Services
• By-law to amend River District Constitution reducing council and increasing public members

Committee - Operations

The Operations Committee will discuss a report on in-sourcing licensed plumbing services (OP-24-044), hear a deputation on sewer and water as a utility, and receive updates on the Alpha Street reconstruction and Downtown River Precinct projects. Items on bus route changes and corrugated cardboard collection are also on the agenda.

• Report OP-24-044 on in-sourcing of licensed plumbing services
• Deputation from Francesca Dobbyn re: sewer and water as a utility
• Status update on Alpha Street reconstruction (November 2024 memo)
• Status update on Downtown River Precinct Project (November 2024 memo)
• Proposed bus stop and route change from East Bayshore Route to Crosstown Route

Committee - Community Services

This committee will hear a staff report on updating the City's Official Plan and Zoning By-law and developing urban design guidelines. They will also consider a Community Improvement Plan grant application for 945 2nd Ave E (Sunday Service). A motion previously given calls for staff to report on creating a plan, policy or by-law to protect mature and native trees on private land. Staff will present wrap-ups of summer recreation programs and events.

• Report CS-24-104: update of Official Plan and Zoning By-law and development of urban design guidelines
• Report CS-24-101: Community Improvement Plan grant application for 945 2nd Ave E (Sunday Service)
• Motion for notice from Member Bousfield-Bastedo regarding stewardship of mature and native trees on private land
• Report CS-24-099: Summer Recreation Programs 2024 wrap-up
• Report CS-24-096: 2024 Summer Events wrap-up

Council Meeting - Special

This is a special council meeting with the primary purpose of moving into a closed session to discuss the education and training of members regarding policing. The only scheduled public action is a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting.

• Motion to enter closed session for member education on policing
• By-law No. 2024-120 to confirm the meeting's proceedings

Council Meeting - Regular

Owen Sound City Council will consider adopting a transit fee amendment and awarding a streetlight maintenance contract. The meeting also includes a confirmation of minutes, a report on the 2025 draft budget engagement, and a deputation from the YMCA.

• By-law to amend Fees and Charges By-law No. 2024-078 for public transit
• By-law to authorize streetlight system maintenance contract (RFT-24-022)
• By-law to authorize a new columbarium at Greenwood Cemetery
• Report on 2025 Draft Budget Committee Engagement Wrap Up
• Deputation from YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce regarding annual report

Committee - Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Committee will hear deputations on the RentSafe Owen Sound Collaborative and the 2023 audited financial statements. Staff reports include a pre-design study for the Owen Sound Fire Station expansion and renovation, the 2024 asset management plan covering non-core assets, arenas, corporate facilities, fire services, IT, parks, and roads, and a resolution from AMCTO proposing updates to the Municipal Elections Act. The committee will also receive a 2024 T2 financial update and year-end forecast and discuss a new 'Report a Concern' system.

• Deputation from United Way Bruce Grey on RentSafe Owen Sound Collaborative
• Deputation from BDO Canada on 2023 audited financial statements
• Report CR-24-121: Owen Sound Fire Station expansion and renovation pre-design study
• Report CR-24-124: 2024 Asset Management Plan for non-core assets and facilities
• Report CR-24-115: AMCTO resolution respecting an update to the Municipal Elections Act

Board - River District

The River District Board of Management will hold a public meeting to present the 2025 budget. The board will also receive a deputation from BDO Canada LLP on the 2023 audited financial statements and consider an amendment to the River District Constitution. Additional reports cover the 2024 mid-year financial update, a community partner meeting, and a board vacancy. The agenda also includes a police update and final approvals for three business licences.

• Public meeting on 2025 Budget
• Deputation from BDO Canada LLP re: 2023 audited financial statements
• Request for endorsement of amendment to River District Constitution
• Report CR-24-116: 2024 mid-year financial update
• Final approvals for business licences: The Goods Kitchen Pastry Coffee (938 2nd Ave E), Cut Master Salon (882 2nd Ave E), Prohibition Pool & Billiards (1063 2nd Ave E)

Committee - Strategic Planning Ad Hoc

The Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss a staff report regarding the Vision 2050 November 2024 update. The session includes a review of the Future Owen Sound – Vision 2050 Survey Report.

• Report CM-24-040: Vision 2050 - November 2024 Update
• Future Owen Sound – Vision 2050 Survey Report
• Confirmation of September 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Committee - Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory

The Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee will discuss the 2025 draft operating budget and a public art condition assessment. The meeting includes updates from the gallery's fundraising and art collection teams.

• 2025 Draft Operating Budget presentation
• Public Art Condition Report (AG-24-010)
• November Update Report (AG-24-011)
• Verbal reports from Fundraising and Art Collection teams
• Correspondence regarding the loan of Stephen Andrews' Sonnets Series to McGill University

Council Meeting - Regular

Owen Sound City Council will discuss a development permit application for 318087 Highway 6 & 10 and the 2025 Grey Sauble Conservation Authority budget. The body is also deciding on several by-laws related to property agreements and city policies.

• Agreement with Hansa Financial & Property Management Inc. regarding 1144 1st Avenue West
• Agreements for catenary lighting in Carney’s Lane and Artists’ Alley
• Proposed Niagara Escarpment Development Permit Application at 318087 Highway 6 & 10
• Adoption of MAT Revenue Allocation Policy AF008
• Review of HR019 Salary Administration and HR015 Vacation Management policies

Committee - TTAG Special Meeting

The Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting to review financial presentations and brainstorm fundraising strategies. The group will conduct a S.W.O.T analysis of current revenue sources and discuss next steps.

• Review of TTAG Special Fundraising Meeting Presentation
• Small Group Brainstorming on fundraising strategies
• S.W.O.T analysis of gallery's revenue sources
• Discussion of next steps for fundraising

Council Meeting - Regular

The Owen Sound City Council will discuss a motion asking staff to prepare a report evaluating an interim control by‑law that would prohibit the development of any further drive‑thrus. The meeting also includes a City Manager update, several staff reports on development charge exemptions, parking leases and construction requests, and a consent agenda for recreation‑facility funding. A closed‑session will be held to review prior meeting minutes and privileged advice.

• Motion to request staff report on interim control by‑law prohibiting further drive‑thrus (item 14.a)
• Report on extension of development charge exemption for Hansa Financial, 1144 1st Avenue West (item 10.a)
• Lease of 8 parking spaces in Municipal Lot 3 to Royal Rose Court (item 10.b)
• Request from R. Graham Construction Ltd. regarding 297 18th Street East (Georgian Landing) (item 10.c)
• Community Sport and Recreation Fund application for Bayshore Arena upgrades (item 11.a)

Committee - Operations

The Operations Committee will discuss proposed traffic by-law amendments for several streets, review a draft fleet management strategy, and examine transit fare and ridership initiatives. The committee will also hear a presentation on the Public Works and Engineering Operating Budget.

• Traffic by-law amendments proposed for 1st Ave East, 1st Ave West, 7th Street East, and 4th Ave East
• Review of Transit Fares and Ridership Initiatives
• Draft Fleet Management Strategy for Project 1d1
• Public Works and Engineering Operating Budget Presentation
• Sydenham Sportsmen's Association lease renewal at Derby Landfill Property

Committee - Community Services

The Community Services Committee will receive a presentation on the municipal accommodation tax progress, an update on the Bayshore Community Centre arena floor and boards, and a report on a facade grant for St. George's Anglican Church. A draft of the 2025 operating budget will be presented by the Director of Corporate Services. The meeting will also include discussion of park signage and camping at Kelso Beach, and a notice on mature and native trees on private land.

• Municipal Accommodation Tax Progress Report presented by Diane Austin, CEO of the Owen Sound and District Chamber of Commerce
• Bayshore Community Centre arena floor and boards update (Report CS-24-084)
• Facade and structural improvement grant application for 1049 4th Ave E, St. George's Anglican Church (Report CS-24-086)
• 2025 Draft Operating Budget presentation by the Director of Corporate Services (2025 Draft Operating Budget.pdf)
• Discussion of signage in parks/playgrounds and camping at Kelso Beach Campground (Councilor Farmer)

Committee - Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance and a consent application for a property at 1718 6th Avenue East. Staff has delegated approval for two consent applications at 2707 20th Street East.

• Minor Variance A09-2024 for 1718 6th Avenue East
• Consent B08-2024 for 1718 6th Avenue East
• Staff delegated approval for Consents B09-2024 and B10-2024 for 2707 20th Street East
• Confirmation of September 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public hearing procedures for Committee of Adjustment decisions

Committee - Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Committee will confirm the September 12 minutes and hear a presentation on the 2025 Draft Operating Budget. It will also receive reports on city grants to community groups, a property tax write‑off for extenuating circumstances, the 2024 building condition assessments, and election 2026 voting methods. No motions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation: 2025 Draft Operating Budget – Director of Corporate Services
• Report CR-24-099: City Grants to Community Groups Update
• Report CR-24-092: Property Tax Write Off – Extenuating Circumstances
• Report CR-24-107: 2024 Building Condition Assessments Summary
• Report CR-24-106: Election 2026 Voting Methods and Inaugural Meeting

Committee - Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc

The Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc Committee will confirm minutes from its June 12 meeting and receive a series of staff reports on projects such as fleet management, onboarding, civil marriage services, and Microsoft Teams integration. It will then vote on a motion to enter closed session to consider a labour‑relations matter related to Service Review Projects 1c2, 1c3 and 1c4. The meeting ends with a public question period and adjournment.

• Motion to move into closed session to consider labour relations and employee negotiations for Service Review Projects 1c2, 1c3, 1c4
• Report CR-24-110: Draft Fleet Management Strategy (Project 1d1)
• Report CR-24-109: Comprehensive Onboarding Program update (Project 1a1)
• Report CR-24-098: Civil Marriage Services update (Project 1a5)
• Report CR-24-104: Integration of Microsoft Teams (Project 1b1)

Council Meeting - Regular

The Owen Sound City Council will adopt three by‑laws: confirming the meeting proceedings, authorizing a Heritage Conservation and Maintenance Agreement with Marianne Williams for the property at 795 2nd Avenue West (Kennedy Terrace), and updating dog licensing regulations while repealing By‑law No. 2011‑156. Staff reports on 2025 Board and Committee By‑law housekeeping and a proposed County of Grey Centralized Planning Service Model will also be presented. No public meetings, deputations, or closed‑session items are scheduled.

• By‑law No. 2024‑111 – confirm proceedings of the Regular Council meeting of Oct. 7, 2024
• By‑law No. 2024‑112 – authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute a Heritage Conservation and Maintenance Agreement with Marianne Williams for 795 2nd Avenue West (Kennedy Terrace)
• By‑law No. 2024‑113 – licence, regulate and control dogs and repeal By‑law No. 2011‑156
• Report CR‑24‑101 – 2025 Board and Committee By‑law Housekeeping
• Report CR‑24‑085 – Proposed County of Grey Centralized Planning Service Model

Council Meeting - Regular

The council will consider a motion to endorse exploring a joint municipal police service with the Municipality of West Grey and direct the City Manager to begin discussions. A closed‑session motion will be moved to review confidential land disposition and acquisition matters on 2nd Avenue East and 8th Street East. The meeting also includes routine approvals for business licences, short‑term rental permits, and a property tax exemption application.

• Motion to endorse exploration of joint police services with West Grey
• Closed‑session motion on confidential land disposition (2nd Ave E) and acquisition (8th St E)
• Final approvals for Hawker and Peddler licences for Ribfest and Fall Fair
• Final approvals for short‑term rental locations at 822 5th Ave W and 867 4th Ave 'A' W
• Property Tax Exemption Application under s.357(1)(c)

Committee - Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three applications related to properties on 1581 6th Avenue East and 986‑1000 5th Avenue East. Two consents (files B03‑2024 to B07‑2024) and two minor variance requests (A07‑2024 and A08‑2024) are on the agenda. The committee will review the submitted plans, heritage assessments and draft conditions of approval.

• Consents B03‑2024 through B07‑2024 for 1581 6th Avenue East
• Minor variance A07‑2024 for 1581 6th Avenue East
• Minor variance A08‑2024 for 986‑1000 5th Avenue East

Committee - Corporate Services

The committee will receive reports from Corporate and Facility Services, Accounting, Human Resources, and the Clerk's office. Items include a bi‑annual summary of purchases between $50,000 and $249,000, an update to the Capital Budget Policy (AF006), recruitment and retention metrics, and a draft dog by‑law and animal‑control contract review. No deputations, motions, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Bi‑annual summary of awarded purchases $50,000‑$249,000 (Jan‑Jun 2024) – Report CR‑24‑091
• Update to Capital Budget Policy (AF006) – Report CR‑24‑090
• Human Resources recruitment and retention metrics – Report CR‑24‑095
• Draft Dog By‑law 2024‑XXX and proposed short‑form wording and set fines – Report CR‑24‑097

Board - River District

The River District Board of Management is meeting to review budget considerations for 2025 and a 2024 metrics update. The board will also receive reports from the Owen Sound Police Service and the Board Treasurer.

• Draft 2025 River District Budget Considerations (Report CS-24-071)
• 2024 River District Metrics Update (Report CS-24-062)
• Police update from Owen Sound Police Service
• Board finances report from the Board Treasurer
• Business licence approvals for Nymph Nails, Café Gilou, Grow Your Mind Hypnotherapy, Northern Fight Club, Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant, The Gathering Table, and Fierce Deer Jewelry Inc.

Committee - Strategic Planning Ad Hoc

The Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the progress of the Vision 2050 project. The session includes a staff report on the Phase 1 update and a presentation from Jay Pitter Placemaking.

• Report CM-24-033: Vision 2050 - Phase 1 Update
• Deputation from Jay Pitter, Jay Pitter Placemaking regarding Vision 2050
• Confirmation of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes

Committee - Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory

The committee is meeting to review a September update report from the gallery director and chief curator. The session also includes an update from the fundraising team and the confirmation of previous meeting minutes.

• Report AG-24-009: September Update Report from the Tom Thomson Art Gallery Director and Chief Curator
• Update Report from the Fundraising Team (Memo dated Aug 26 2024)
• Confirmation of May 29, 2024 meeting minutes

Council Meeting - Emergency

City Council is holding an emergency meeting to review a staff report regarding the Kiwanis Sk8 and Bike Park Concrete Rehabilitation Capital Project. The session includes a report from the Manager of Parks and Open Space.

• Report CS-24-070: Kiwanis Sk8 and Bike Park Concrete Rehabilitation Capital Project
• By-law No. 2024-099 to confirm proceedings of the July 29, 2024 emergency meeting

Committee - Community Services

The Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Parks and Open Space Capital Plan and a lease amendment with Transport Canada. The body will also consider a partnership with Georgian College for a student capstone project.

• Proposed amendments and adjustments to the Parks and Open Space Capital Plan (Report CS-24-061)
• Amendment 6 to Lease C0108102 with Transport Canada for East and West Boat Launch
• Partnership with Georgian College for a Power Engineering Capstone Project
• Deputation from Christina Durocher regarding Tom Williams Park scoreboard and parks projects
• June 2024 Development Update from the Chief Building Official

Committee - Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two specific land-use applications. The body will also review the minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting.

• Application B02-2024 for Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board (16th St E and 28th Ave E)
• Application A06-2024 for 367 29th Street West (Vasa Gataiance)

Committee - Corporate Services

The committee will review a mid-year operations update for Fire and Emergency Services. Staff will also present reports regarding electronic donation options and a procedural by-law review.

• Fire and Emergency Services Mid-Year Operations Update (Report CR-24-084)
• Electronic Donation Options (Report CR-24-078)
• Procedural By-law Review (Report CR-24-077)

Council Meeting - Regular

Owen Sound City Council will hold a public hearing on Zoning By-law Amendment No. 53 for the 10th Avenue Estates site in Graham, with presentations from planning staff and the applicant followed by public comments. The council will also vote on consent agenda items that authorize contracts for parking enforcement, crossing guard services, watermain construction, and project management software. These zoning decisions determine future land use in the Graham area, while approved agreements fund local traffic safety programs and infrastructure upgrades.

• Zoning By-law Amendment No. 53 public hearing for 10th Avenue Estates in Graham
• Contract awards for parking enforcement and crossing guard services (RFP-24-009)
• Watermain construction contract for the 9th Avenue East Looping Watermain – Phase 2 project
• Operational agreement renewal with YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce covering 2024–2044
• Authorization to purchase vacant land at 2181, 2207 and 2229 8th Avenue East for Shay Haven Developments

Council Meeting - Special

Owen Sound City Council is reviewing a draft lease agreement with Royal Rose Court for a property at 1399 2nd Avenue East. The meeting also covers a presentation on the 2025–2029 Multi-year Capital Plan and a proposed funding agreement with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the Canada Community Building Fund. Council will enter closed session to discuss legal advice regarding the lease. These items outline long-term infrastructure spending and local service arrangements.

• Draft lease agreement with Royal Rose Court for 1399 2nd Avenue East
• Addendum report on the Royal Rose Court lease agreement
• 2024–2034 Canada Community Building Fund funding agreement
• Summary of committee feedback for the 2025–2029 Multi-year Capital Plan
• Presentation on the 2025–2029 Multi-year Capital Plan update

Committee - Operations

The Operations Committee will review a proposed update to the Street Occupation Permit By-law, including a recommended schedule of fees and security deposits that would apply to contractors and businesses using city streets. Staff will provide status updates on the Alpha Street reconstruction and Downtown River Precinct projects, and answer questions on the 2025 Multi-Year Capital Budget. The agenda contains no recorded votes or final decisions.

• Proposed Street Occupation Permit By-law review with recommended fee and security deposit schedules
• Status update on Alpha Street reconstruction
• Status update on Downtown River Precinct project
• Q&A session on the 2025 Multi-Year Capital Budget
• Review of the 2023 DWQMS External Audit results

Committee - Community Services

The committee will review several heritage-related items including property designations and grant applications. Other business includes an economic second quarter report and a facility agreement renewal for the Active Lifestyles Centre Grey-Bruce.

• Request to increase Heritage Property Tax Relief Program budget
• Heritage designation request for 791 and 795 2nd Ave W (Kennedy Terrace)
• Façade and Structural Improvement Grant application for 279 8th St E
• Agreement renewal for Active Lifestyles Centre Grey-Bruce use of Bayshore Community Centre and McQuay Tannery Building
• Commemorative tree proposal for Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre

Committee - Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review two applications for minor variances. These include a request for 1536 5th Avenue 'A' West and another for 1660 20th Avenue East.

• Minor Variance application A03-2024 for 1536 5th Avenue 'A' West
• Minor Variance application A05-2024 for 1660 20th Avenue East

Council Meeting - Regular

The City Council will review several reports and by-laws including a labor settlement and infrastructure procurement. The agenda includes discussions on road rehabilitation and information technology equipment.

• Ratification of CUPE 1189-00 Memorandum of Settlement
• Non-Standard Procurement for Information Technology Network Equipment
• Award of Grey County Joint Tender RFT-TS-08-24 for Milling and Hot Mix Asphalt Paving
• Business Licence approval for Soundside Medical Aesthetics at 133 9th Street West
• Short-Term Rental approvals for 2545 5th Avenue West and 899 9th Avenue 'A' East

Council Meeting - Special

The Owen Sound City Council special meeting on June 17, 2024, will review a staff report regarding RFP-24-007 for waste collection and disposal services. Council will also consider By-law No. 2024-074 to confirm the proceedings of this session. The agenda lists standard procedural steps and shows no recorded votes or final decisions yet.

• Review of Report CR-24-075 on RFP-24-007 for waste collection and disposal services
• Consideration of By-law No. 2024-074 to confirm special meeting proceedings
• Attachments include a 2024 waste collection calendar, downtown core map, and the original RFP document

Committee - Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Committee will review staff reports on establishing new city wards, a shared fire prevention agreement with Georgian Bluffs, an updated asset management plan, and the T1 financial update. The agenda also includes plans for public engagement ahead of the 2025 operating budget. No other departmental reports or motions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Report on council composition and establishment of wards (CR-24-048)
• Shared service MOU with Georgian Bluffs for fire prevention services (CR-24-065)
• Asset Management Plan update from Corporate Services (CR-23-071)
• T1 financial update and 2025 operating budget public engagement plan

Committee - Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc

The Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc Committee is reviewing several staff reports regarding municipal operations. Discussions include tax levy offsets, online service updates, and waste site projects.

• Review of Parks and Public Works operations for synergies
• Proposal to utilize MAT proceeds to offset Tourism, TTAG and Events tax levy requirements
• Update on increasing online services
• Request for the Province to review lower tier and upper tier responsibilities
• Implementation of Cloudpermit for building permits

Council Meeting - Special

The City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session. The closed session covers matters related to an agreement with the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce, Code of Conduct training, and facility tours.

• Discussion of an agreement with the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce
• Member education regarding the Code of Conduct
• Training regarding a tour of the Public Works building at 1900 20th Street East
• Training regarding a tour of the Owen Sound Fire Hall at 1209 3rd Avenue East
• By-law No. 2024-073 to confirm meeting proceedings

Committee - Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory

The Advisory Committee is reviewing the 2025-2029 Multi-Year Capital Plan for the gallery. The meeting includes discussions on a May update report, an art collection policy, and public programming.

• 2025-2029 Multi-Year Capital Plan including TTAG Expansion Fundraising Feasibility Study
• TTAG Facility Expansion capital detail
• TTAG Window and Door Replacements capital detail
• Art Collection Policy report
• Public Programming, Engagements and Projects presentation

Council Meeting - Regular

The City Council is reviewing several staff reports including updates to water and sewer rates. Other items include a proposed lease agreement for 1399 2nd Avenue East and a review of spring fees and charges.

• Refurbished Fire Truck Purchase (Report CR-24-062)
• Miller Waste Systems Transfer Station Recycling Convenience Depot (Report OP-24-031)
• 2024 Water Rate and Sewer Surcharge Update (Report CR-24-053)
• 2024 Spring Fees and Charges Review (Report CR-24-054)
• Draft Lease Agreement with Royal Rose Court for 1399 2nd Avenue East (Report CS-24-045)

Committee - Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review a minor variance application for 723 5th Street East. The committee will also confirm the minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting.

• Minor variance application (A04-2024) for 723 5th Street East
• Confirmation of minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting

Committee - Operations

The Operations Committee will review engineering reports regarding the Kenny Drain Long Term Plan and 2024 road rehabilitation locations. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2025-2029 Multi-Year Capital Plan and updates on transit services and street reconstruction projects.

• 2025-2029 Multi-Year Capital Plan review
• Kenny Drain Long Term Works Plan report
• 2024 Road Rehabilitation Locations report
• Flix Bus contract update for the transit terminal
• Alpha Street reconstruction and Downtown River Precinct status updates

Committee - Community Services

The Community Services Committee is reviewing the 2025-2029 Multi-Year Capital Plan. Staff will also present updates regarding the Kiwanis Soccer Complex and the final draft of the Harrison Park Master Plan.

• 2025-2029 Multi-Year Capital Plan
• Kiwanis Soccer Complex - Capital Priorities Update for 2024
• Harrison Park Master Plan - Final Draft
• Deputation regarding innovation in affordable housing

Council Meeting - Regular

The Council will review reports regarding a water main easement on 9th Avenue East and a geotechnical allowance for the Alpha Street Reconstruction Project. Additional business includes an agricultural land lease at 217641 Concession 3 Derby and amendments to Grey Transit Route bus stops.

• 9th Avenue East Looping Water Main Phase 2 Easement
• Alpha Street Reconstruction Project Geotechnical Allowance
• Agricultural Land Lease – 217641 Concession 3 Derby
• GTR Bus Stop Amending Agreement No. 2
• Business and Short-Term Rental license approvals

Committee - Corporate Services

The committee will review several staff reports including a multi-year capital plan and updates to the holiday closure schedule. Other discussions include information technology needs, physician recruitment, and provincial tax policy changes.

• 2025-2029 Multi Year Capital Plan
• Holiday Closure Schedule Revisions
• Information Technology Needs Assessment Status Update
• 2024 Physician Recruitment Update
• Tax Policy Changes in 2024 Provincial Budget

Committee - Strategic Planning Ad Hoc

The Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee is reviewing the Vision 2050 work plan and May 2024 update. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the 'Future Owen Sound Deck' and a review of a proposed logo.

• Vision 2050 Work Plan and May 2024 Update (Report CM-24-017)
• Deputation from Jay Pitter regarding Vision 2050
• Review of proposed logo for Vision 2050
• Confirmation of March 6, 2024, meeting minutes

Board - River District

The River District Board of Management is reviewing several staff reports including a three-year video camera pilot project. The board will also discuss proposed modifications and budget reallocations for River District Blooms.

• River District Three-Year Video Camera Pilot Project (Report CM-24-001)
• River District Blooms Proposed Modifications and Budget Reallocation (Report CS-24-043)
• Business Licence approval for CURIO Vintage at 851 2nd Avenue East
• Owen Sound Police Service update
• Brightshores Ball Hockey Cellybration report

Council Meeting - Emergency

The Owen Sound City Council is holding an emergency meeting to enter a closed session. The discussion involves a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction regarding negotiations for fleet procurement.

• Closed session regarding fleet procurement negotiations

Council Meeting - Regular

The meeting includes a discussion on provincial planning changes and a shared services pilot with Georgian Bluffs. Council will also review a motion regarding social assistance rates and approve several business licenses.

• Motion to urge increased social assistance rates and guaranteed livable income
• 10-year agreement with Owen Sound Attack (2024-2034)
• Building services pilot program with Georgian Bluffs
• Report on Bill 185 and the Proposed Provincial Policy Statement 2024
• Approval of business licenses for CURIO Vintage, People's Café eh!!, and Stacked Pancake

Committee - Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc

The committee will review several staff reports regarding city service implementation and project updates. Discussions include court security funding, water meter conversions, and various strategic initiative updates.

• Business case to review critical funding needs for Court Security
• City-wide conversion of radio water meters
• Implementation of a project management system
• LEAN continuous improvement introduction
• Policy regarding the development of agreements

Committee - Operations

The committee will review several staff reports including a presentation on a new transit app. Discussion items include updates on Alpha Street reconstruction and the Downtown River Precinct project.

• Transit App Demonstration and Report
• 2023 Collision Report
• Alpha Street Street Reconstruction status update
• Downtown River Precinct Project status update
• Transit Dashboard - April 2024

Committee - Community Services

The committee will review several staff reports including a pilot project for the Marine and Rail Waterfront Museum. Discussions also include input on the Harrison Park Master Plan and a heritage maintenance agreement for 883 2nd Ave E.

• Agreement with the Marine and Rail Waterfront Museum - 2024 Pilot Project
• Harrison Park Master Plan - Input on Draft Recommendations
• Heritage Conservation Maintenance Agreement Update - 883 2nd Ave E
• Tourism Services Update
• Owen Sound Jr. B Northstars 2024 Banner Application

Council Meeting - Regular

The April 15 meeting includes reviews of agreements for bulk highway salt supply and use of City lands by the Owen Sound Rowing Club. Council will also consider updates to property standards regarding vacant building security and new business licenses. Presentations are scheduled regarding the official definition of antisemitism and a new Poet Laureate.

• Agreement with Cargill Salt for bulk highway salt supply (By-law 2024-053)
• Amendments to Property Standards By-law regarding vacant building security (By-law 2024-052)
• Update to the agreement with River District Board of Management
• Approval of business licenses including Mary Brown's Chicken and Glimmer
• Release regarding Gitche Namewikwedong Bridge reconstruction

Committee - Corporate Services

The committee will review the 2023 year-end financial report and an animal control year in review. Discussions also include a website transformation and a condition assessment for the Owen Sound Fire Station.

• 2023 Year End Financial Report
• Owen Sound Fire Station Building Condition Assessment and Pre-Design Study
• Website Transformation report
• Animal Control 2023 Year in Review

Council Meeting - Regular

The council will receive a presentation regarding the Ontario Pumped Storage Project and a report on the River District Three-Year Video Camera Pilot Project. Other items include a by-law to close a lane in the 300 block of 12th Street West and an easement agreement for Alpha Street. The meeting also covers access to the city's composting site for Meaford and Georgian Bluffs.

• Ontario Pumped Storage Project presentation
• River District Three-Year Video Camera Pilot Project report
• By-law to close a lane in the 300 block of 12th Street West
• Alpha Street Hydro One anchor easement agreement
• Composting site access agreement with Meaford and Georgian Bluffs

Committee - Operations

The Operations Committee will review several staff reports regarding water and wastewater management. The agenda also includes discussions on transportation town hall proceedings and snowplow operations.

• 2023 Wastewater Treatment Plant Annual Report
• 2023 DWQMS and WWQMS Management Review
• Chamber of Commerce Transportation Town Hall report
• Correspondence regarding a school zone sign on 8th Avenue East
• Correspondence regarding snowplow operations

Committee - Community Services

The committee will review several staff reports including an economic development progress overview and a summer events report. Discussions also include a lease extension request for the Owen Sound Rowing Club and proposed changes to the Community Improvement Plan guidelines.

• Owen Sound's Economic First Quarter Report
• 2024 Summer Events Report
• Lease agreement extension request from Owen Sound Rowing Club
• Proposed amendments to the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program Guidelines

Committee - Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review reports regarding property standards appeal procedures and the appointment of a Secretary-Treasurer. There are no new development applications scheduled for this meeting.

• Report CR-24-034: Property Standards Appeal Procedure
• Report CR-24-037: Appointment of Committee of Adjustment Secretary-Treasurer

Board - River District

The River District Board of Management is reviewing the 2023 year-end financial report and the 2024 staff work plan. The meeting includes discussions on updating the agreement between the Board and the City of Owen Sound.

• Deputation regarding BanditFest
• Presentation on 2024 Art Gallery, Culture, Tourism programming
• 2023 Year End financial report
• 2024 River District Staff Work Plan
• Update to the agreement between the Board and the City of Owen Sound

Council Meeting - Regular

The council will review a presentation regarding the Art Gallery Expansion Feasibility Study. The agenda also includes appointments to the Municipal Accommodation Tax Stakeholder Committee and several infrastructure contract awards. Additionally, multiple by-laws concerning noise, nuisance, and fees are up for consideration.

• Art Gallery Expansion Feasibility Study presentation
• Appointment of a Council Member to the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Stakeholder Committee
• Alpha Street Reconstruction contract award (6th Avenue West to 9th Avenue West)
• Downtown River Precinct, 1st Avenue East, 900 Block, Phase 2 contract award
• Approval of 2024 Non-Union and Council COLA increases

Council Meeting - Special

The City Council is convening a special meeting for a closed session. Discussion items include employee performance reviews, wage negotiations, and a proposed municipal land acquisition.

• Employee training and performance reviews
• Labour relations and wage negotiations
• Proposed acquisition of land by the municipality
• By-law No. 2024-024 regarding meeting proceedings

Committee - Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Committee will review several staff reports regarding city operations. These include an update on the 2024 tax policy and a review of property standards by-laws. The committee will also discuss annual work plans for fire services and corporate services.

• 2024 Tax Policy Update (CR-24-018)
• 2023 By-law Enforcement Overview and Property Standards By-law Review (CR-24-010)
• 2024 Fire and Emergency Services Work Plan (CR-24-023)
• 2024 Corporate Services Work Plan (CR-24-014)
• Policy Review Project - Annual Update (CR-24-019)

Committee - Strategic Planning Ad Hoc

The Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee is reviewing a March 2024 update regarding the Strategic Plan 2050. The meeting includes a review of previous minutes from January 24, 2024.

• Report CM-24-008: Strategic Plan 2050 - March 2024 Update
• Vision 2050 - Lessons Learned To Date March 2024 Update (CM-24-006)
• 2050 Vision Project Charter

Committee - Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc

The Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The committee will also receive an initial report from the City Manager regarding Building Service Excellence.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Report CM-24-007: Service Review - Building Service Excellence - Initial Report

Council Meeting - Regular

The Council will review the 2024 Municipal Levy approval and several staff reports. Discussion includes upcoming community events at Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre and the Owen Sound River District.

• 2024 Municipal Levy Approval (Report CR-24-016)
• Dirt Road Revival Concert at Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre on May 4, 2024
• Brightshores Fundraising Event at Owen Sound River District on May 4, 2024
• Lease Agreement at the Owen_Sound Transit Terminal (Report CR-24-005)
• 2024 Court Security and Prisoner Transport Transfer Payment Agreement (Report CR-24-017)

Committee - Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory

The committee will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also receive an orientation and review staff reports regarding February updates and 2024 gallery work plans.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Staff Report AG-24-001 (February 2024 Update)
• Staff Report AG-24-002 (Gallery Work Plans)
• Verbal reports from Fundraising, Art Collection, and Expansion Planning teams
• Confirmation of November 1, 2023, meeting minutes

Committee - Community Services

The committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming term. Staff will present various work plans, including updates on community development, campground policies, and heritage plaque refreshes.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Rogers TV Control Room Lease Agreement Extension at Bayshore Community Centre
• Campground booking request for refund policy update and rules/regulations
• Interpretive Heritage Plaque Refresh
• Financial Accountability Agreement with the Owen Sound & District Chamber of Commerce

Committee - Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing three specific property applications. These include two requests for minor variances and one request for consent.

• Minor Variance application for 862 5th Avenue East
• Minor Variance application for 1660 20th Avenue East
• Consent application for 1548 20th Street East

Committee - Operations

The committee will hold elections for its Chair and Vice Chair. Discussion items include Flixbus transit service use, intercommunity transit between Guelph and Owen Sound, and the 2023 annual water system report.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Amending agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc.
• Recycling Convenience Depot at Miller Transfer Station follow-up
• Flixbus Transit Service use of Owen Sound Transit Terminal Platform
• 2023 Annual Water System Report

Council Meeting - Regular

The City Council will review a request to purchase a portion of a lane near 385 12th Street West. The agenda also includes updates to the Short-Term Rental By-law regarding insurance and electrical safety requirements.

• Request to purchase portion of lane abutting 385 12th Street West
• Update to Short-Term Rental (STR) By-law regarding insurance and electrical safety
• Deputation regarding Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Action Tables

Committee - Corporate Services

The committee will hold elections for the Chair and Vice Chair positions. Members will also review updates to the flag-flying policy and draft noise and nuisance by-laws. Additionally, staff will present the 2023 Fire and Emergency Services Annual Report.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Updates to Flag-Flying, Proclamations and Public Awareness Campaigns Policy
• Review of draft Noise and Nuisance By-laws for STR implementation
• Summary of awarded tenders between $50,000 and $249,999
• 2023 Fire and Emergency Services Annual Report

Council Meeting - Special

The City Council is meeting to discuss multi-year budgeting processes. The agenda includes a presentation on multi-year budgeting and a correction regarding the 2024-2028 Multi-Year Capital Plan.

• Presentation from the Director of Corporate Services regarding Multi-Year Budgeting
• Memorandum regarding Report CR-23-124 - Multi-Year Capital Plan (2024-2028) Correction
• Discussion of the Multi-Year Capital Plan Update (2024-2028)

Council Meeting - Regular

The Council will hold a public meeting to present the 2024 draft budget and receive comments. The agenda also includes reviewing zoning settlement minutes and awarding a sewer replacement contract.

• Public presentation of the 2024 draft budget
• Awarding tender RFT-23-035 for 17th Street East sanitary sewer replacement to Moorefield Excavating Ltd.
• Review of settlement minutes regarding Zoning By-law Amendments 44 and 48
• Transfer of Bruce Telecom Municipal Access Agreement to WPC Infrastructure Fund LP

Committee - Strategic Planning Ad Hoc

The Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee is reviewing a report regarding a proposed Community Engagement Plan. This plan is intended to assist in the development of the city's Strategic Plan.

• Proposed Community Engagement Plan for the Development of the Strategic Plan (Report CM-24-004)

Committee - Accessibility Advisory

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing a draft of the City's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for 2024-2028. Staff are also seeking committee comment on draft plans of subdivision for Greystone Village and Redhawk.

• 5-Year Review and Update of the City's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision - Greystone Village (42T-20501)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision - Redhawk (42T-15501)
• Mobility Transit Dashboard for October and December 2023
• 2023 Accessibility Compliance Report

Committee - Operations

The Operations Committee will review several staff reports regarding environmental services and transit. Discussions include a request for proposals for curbside waste collection and the recycling convenience depot at Miller Transfer Station.

• Curbside Waste Collection RFP (Report OP-24-001)
• Recycling Convenience Depot Miller Transfer Station (Report OP-24-002)
• Transit Dashboard - January 2024

Council Meeting - Regular

The Council is reviewing several by-laws including a 2024 interim levy and municipal accommodation tax amendments. The agenda also includes a memo regarding the River District 2024 Budget and a traffic signal maintenance agreement.

• River District 2024 Budget memo
• Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement (RFT-23-036)
• Amendment to Municipal Accommodation Tax By-law No. 2023-127
• By-law for a 2024 Interim Levy for all property classes
• Increase of bag tag fees via amendment to Fees and Charges By-law No. 2023-080

Board - River District

The Board of Management is holding a public meeting to discuss the draft 2024 budget, which includes a 2 percent increase option. Staff will also present reports regarding 2023 year-end events and the plan for 2024 activations and promotions.

• Public Meeting: Draft 2024 Budget (including a 2 Percent Increase option)
• Report CS-24-001: 2023 Year-End Events, Activations and Promotions Wrap Up
• Report CS-24-002: 2024 Events, Activations, and Promotions Plan
• Business License approvals for The Curry House, The Rumpus Room, Grey County Ranch, VIP Vape, AM 2 PM Cabs, Precision Cuts, Body Edit - by Heather & Kristy, and Kash Cares