Wasaga Beach public meetings in 2021

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council will meet virtually on December 21, 2021, to consider several staff reports, including a zoning by-law amendment for a large vacant property at 725 Sunnidale Road South, and a proposal to declare a portion of River Road West surplus for direct sale. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, a comment period, and receipt of committee reports and an Ombudsman letter.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z04/21 for 725 Sunnidale Road South (107.17 hectares) to permit residential development, with modifications recommended by staff
• Declaration of a portion of River Road West (Part 1, Plan 51R43273) as surplus and direct sale to abutting property owner
• Receipt of Committee of the Whole Budget Reports from December 2 and 14, 2021, and Special Committee of the Whole Report from December 14, 2021
• Receipt of Coordinated Committee Report from December 16, 2021
• Receipt of Ombudsman Ontario letter dated December 13, 2021 regarding a closed meeting complaint

Council approved the 2022 municipal budget by-law (2021-113) in a 6-1 recorded vote, with Councillor Joe Belanger voting against. Council also approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z04/21 for 725 Sunnidale Road South (7-0), and passed a package of by-laws including the 2022 fees and charges by-law and several subdivision assumption by-laws. A notice of motion was given to refer a whistleblower policy report to staff for January 2022 consideration.

• Approved 2022 budget by-law 2021-113 (6-1, Belanger opposed)
• Approved zoning amendment Z04/21 for 725 Sunnidale Road South (7-0)
• Passed by-law 2021-110 establishing 2022 fees and charges (7-0)
• Passed by-laws 2021-106/107/108 assuming Baycliffe Upper Villas subdivision streets and stormwater pond (7-0)
• Declared portion of River Road West surplus and authorized direct sale to abutting owner (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Geosands Inc., Wasaga Distribution Inc., and Wasaga Resource Services Inc. boards (7-0)
• Adopted November 23, 2021 council minutes (7-0)
• Received Ombudsman Ontario closed meeting complaint letter for information (7-0)

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to receive informational presentations on the 211 non-emergency helpline and a regional housing initiative, along with routine reports from the fire department and library. No binding decisions are on the agenda; all items are for information only.

• Presentation on 211 helpline by Pam Hillier, Executive Director of Community Connection/211 Central East Ontario
• Presentation on South Georgian Bay Regional Housing Initiative regarding regional housing crisis approach
• Fire Department November 2021 report: 19 fire and life safety inspections completed
• WBPL Bookmobile Service Update: 58 service days, 159 hours, 529 items borrowed, $25,407.45 spent in 2021
• Bookmobile 2022 proposed budget of $13,680.00

The Coordinated Committee recommended that Council authorize staff to collaborate with the County of Simcoe to expand the parking lot at 23 Oxbow Paramedic Station, funded by the County, and exempt the Town from the Tree Clearing By-law for the work. The committee also recommended Council approve a $2,500 sponsorship grant for the Wasaga Cruisers Fun Run, a $22,000 energy consultant contract, a $98,600 contract for the Municipal Law Enforcement office renovation, and a 5.9% premium increase for the 2022 group benefits renewal. All other items were received for information or recommended to Council as part of consent agendas.

• Recommended parking lot expansion at 23 Oxbow Paramedic Station (6-1)
• Recommended $2,500 sponsorship for Wasaga Cruisers Fun Run
• Recommended $22,000 for Energy Management Plan consultant
• Recommended $98,600 contract to Mighton Construction for office renovation
• Recommended 2022 group benefits renewal with Canada Life at 5.9% increase
• Received 211 and Regional Housing Initiative presentations (7-0)
• Approved consent agendas for Community Services, Public Works, Development Services, and General Government (7-0)
• Confirmed direction on legal and lease matters from Closed Session

Special Committee of the Whole

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting with a closed session to discuss security of municipal property, specifically beachfront development matters. The committee will confirm direction given to the CAO in closed session. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(a) for property security
• Beachfront development matters discussion
• Confirmation of direction to CAO on beachfront development

The committee held a closed session to discuss security of municipal property, then confirmed the direction given to the CAO regarding beachfront development matters. The confirmation passed 6-1, with Councillor Joe Belanger voting against or abstaining. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Moved into closed session to discuss property security (7-0)
• Confirmed closed-session direction to CAO on beachfront development (6-1)

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the proposed 2022 Operating and Capital Budget, along with four-year and ten-year forecasts. The proposal includes a total municipal levy of $28,473,620. Staff recommend that the Committee recommend the budget to Council for approval.

• Proposed 2022 Operating and Capital Budget
• New Arena project: $21,365,480
• New Library project: $5,449,870
• Road and bridge projects: $8,250,860
• Water/Wastewater projects: $8,483,390

The Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee recommended that Council approve the proposed 2022 Operating and Capital Budget, totaling $102,302,030, and receive the Four Year and Ten Year Capital Forecast for information. The recommendation was carried 7-0. The meeting included a public presentation and questions from residents on climate change funding, beachfront development, and other concerns.

• Recommended approval of 2022 Operating and Capital Budget (7-0)
• Received Four Year and Ten Year Capital Forecast for information
• Extended meeting past 10:00 pm to continue business (7-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will meet virtually on December 13, 2021, to consider two consent applications (B16/21 and B17/21) from David Snell for 65 Robert Street South. Staff recommend approving B16/21 to create one new lot, but denying B17/21 because the proposed lot would not fit the neighborhood character. The committee will also adopt the revised 2022 meeting schedule and the minutes from the November 15, 2021 meeting.

• Application B16/21: Approve severance to create one additional lot at 65 Robert Street South
• Application B17/21: Deny severance to create a second additional lot due to lot size and shape concerns
• Adoption of revised 2022 Committee of Adjustment meeting schedule
• Adoption of minutes from November 15, 2021 meeting

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment approved several consent applications to create new residential lots, including at 65 Robert Street South (B16/21), 26 Homewood Avenue (B36/21, B37/21, B38/21), Lot 33 Caribbean Drive (B39/21), and 90 37th Street North (B40/21). A minor variance for Fire Hall 2 at 3050 Mosley Street (A37/21) was also approved. The committee deferred applications B17/21 (65 Robert Street South), A34/21 (47 Knox Road East), and B41/21, B42/21, B43/21 (11 Marilyn Avenue North).

• Approved consent B16/21 at 65 Robert Street South (5-0)
• Deferred consent B17/21 at 65 Robert Street South (5-0)
• Approved consents B36/21, B37/21, B38/21 at 26 Homewood Avenue (5-0 each)
• Deferred minor variance A34/21 at 47 Knox Road East (5-0)
• Approved consent B39/21 at Lot 33 Caribbean Drive (5-0)
• Approved consent B40/21 at 90 37th Street North (5-0)
• Approved minor variance A37/21 for Fire Hall 2 at 3050 Mosley Street (5-0)
• Deferred consents B41/21, B42/21, B43/21 at 11 Marilyn Avenue North (4-0)

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessible Advisory Committee is meeting to receive the 2021 Annual Status Report on accessibility accomplishments and to review and potentially endorse the draft 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, sub-committee reports, and updates on ongoing items such as the Town Hall elevator and COVID-19 vaccination status.

• Receive 2021 Annual Status Report - Accessibility Accomplishments
• Review and endorse draft 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Update on Town Hall Elevator (ongoing)
• Follow-up on mandatory committee training held December 1, 2021
• Accessibility Accreditation Initiative - committee feedback

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting. The agenda includes adopting previous minutes, discussing unfinished business such as the digitalized heritage walking tour and community interviews, and receiving updates from staff and council. No public presentations are scheduled.

• Adoption of November 8, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of digitalized heritage walking tour
• Update on Throwback Thursdays social media
• Discussion of Cook Farm memoirs and beachfront businesses
• Staff report by M. Rodwell and council report by D. Foster

The Historical Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the November 8, 2021 meeting. The committee decided that a minimum donation of $2.00 would be acceptable for the completed 44-page Cook Farm Memoirs booklet, of which 100 copies were printed. The committee discussed, but did not decide on, a launch date for the Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour, deferring review to the January 2022 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 PM.

• Approved the minutes of the November 8, 2021 meeting (RES-1-2021), carried 6-0.
• Decided a minimum donation of $2.00 for the Cook Farm Memoirs booklet would be acceptable.
• Discussed a possible launch date for the Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour; deferred to January 2022 meeting.
• Noted the Cook Farm Memoirs booklet is complete at 44 pages, with 100 copies printed and 15 requested by the Cook family.
• Noted the Archives received a donation of a small stationary motorcycle ride from J. Peterson, placed in the Playland Park Exhibit.
• Noted the Archives received a call from K. Kerr about donating school books/texts from the Van Vlack schoolhouse.
• Noted the Friends of the Library tour of the new Archives was cancelled due to increased Covid-19 cases.
• Scheduled next meetings for January 10, February 7, and March 7, 2022.

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee is reviewing Draft 3 of the 2022 Operating and Capital Budget, including the Four Year Operating and Ten Year Capital Forecasts. The proposed municipal tax rate increase is 2.97%, resulting in a blended increase of 2.25% when including county and education portions. The committee will decide whether to forward the budget to a public meeting scheduled for December 14, 2021.

• 2022 Operating budget total: $45,541,260
• 2022 Capital budget total: $57,384,480
• Proposed municipal tax rate increase: 2.97%
• Blended tax rate increase: 2.25%
• Debenture for Main Street Bridge and construction financing for new Twinpad Arena/Library included

The Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee received Draft 3 of the 2022 Operating and Capital Budget, along with the Four Year Operating and Ten Year Capital Forecasts, for information. It then voted 6-1 to forward the proposed budget and forecasts to the Budget Public Meeting for public input, including any changes identified during the meeting. Councillor Joe Belanger voted against the motion.

• Received 2022 Operating and Capital Budget Draft 3 for information
• Forwarded 2022 budget and forecasts to Budget Public Meeting (6-1)
• Recorded vote: 6 yeas, 1 nay (Belanger)

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council meets virtually to consider a petition from the Wasaga Beach Ratepayers Association requesting a pause on the $60 million Twin-Pad Arena/Library construction until COVID-19 impacts are known. Council will also vote on staff reports, including a request to designate the town as a Primary Settlement Area and to forward growth comments to Simcoe County.

• Petition from WBRA to pause $60M Twin-Pad Arena/Library construction
• Approve September accounts of $10,499,053.28 and October accounts of $2,981,950.39
• Authorize comments to Simcoe County on Land Needs Assessment, recommending 40,000-50,000 population target for 2051
• Request amendment to 'A Place to Grow' to designate Wasaga Beach as a Primary Settlement Area
• Receive letter from Minister Lisa Thompson re: Canadian Agricultural Partnership cost-share initiative

Council approved September and October accounts totaling $2,981,950.39, received a petition asking to delay the Twin-Pad Arena/Library construction, and authorized staff to send comments to Simcoe County on its Municipal Comprehensive Review, including a recommendation for a 40,000-50,000 population target for the town. Council also requested that Wasaga Beach be identified as a Primary Settlement Area in the provincial Growth Plan.

• Approved September accounts of $2,981,950.39 (7-0)
• Approved October accounts of $2,981,950.39 (7-0)
• Received petition to delay Twin-Pad Arena/Library construction (7-0)
• Authorized comments to Simcoe County on Municipal Comprehensive Review, recommending 40,000-50,000 population target (7-0)
• Requested Wasaga Beach be identified as a Primary Settlement Area in A Place to Grow (7-0)
• Approved committee appointment changes to Advisory Committees and Local Boards (7-0)
• Approved one-time in-kind grants for community organizations (7-0)
• Adopted 10 by-laws including zoning amendments and CUPE collective agreement (7-0)

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend decisions on several items, including a zoning by-law amendment to clarify the definition of 'restaurant' to permit alcohol sales, an official plan amendment to streamline the process for lifting holding symbols, a presentation requesting a zoning amendment to eliminate short-term rentals, and a recommendation to award a contract for insulation and venting at the RecPlex. The committee will also consider waiving or reducing rental fees for community organizations and approving an unbudgeted expenditure for Youth Centre renovations.

• Public meeting on proposed zoning by-law amendment (Z10/21) to clarify 'restaurant' definition to allow alcohol sales
• Public meeting on official plan amendment (OPA 04/21) to streamline lifting of holding 'H' symbols
• Presentation by Rosalba D'Angelo requesting zoning amendment to eliminate short-term rentals
• Recommendation to award New Line Insulation a $46,893 contract for RecPlex insulation and venting
• Recommendation to award Mighton Construction $47,992.56 for Youth Centre Phase II renovations

The Coordinated Committee recommended Council approve a $72,259.76 (plus HST) audio-visual upgrade to the Council Chambers by ME Audio and Visual, funded 75% through the COVID grant reserve and 25% through the Capital Asset Replacement Reserve. The recommendation also outlines a return to in-person meetings without public attendance after the upgrade, and with public attendance after the province lifts all COVID-19 restrictions. The motion carried 6-1, with Councillor Joe Belanger abstaining. The Committee also recommended Council approve a $46,893 insulation and venting contract for the RecPlex and a $47,992.56 Youth Centre renovation contract, among other items.

• Recommended Council approve $72,259.76 Council Chambers audio upgrade by ME Audio and Visual, funded 75% from COVID grant reserve and 25% from Capital Asset Replacement Reserve (carried 6-1).
• Recommended Council approve a $46,893 contract to New Line Insulation for insulation and venting at the RecPlex.
• Recommended Council approve a $47,992.56 contract to Mighton Construction for Youth Centre Phase II renovations.
• Recommended Council not accept the application for the proposed 2022 Sled Fest event as it was incomplete and received late (carried 7-0).
• Recommended Council receive the CAO's report on costs and policing impacts of the H2Oi unsanctioned car rally (carried 7-0).
• Recommended Council approve a one-time $25,000 USD contribution to sponsor the Adventures of Tikki the Wonder Dog film production, subject to agreement.
• Recommended Council approve a one-time additional $10,000 contribution to South Georgian Bay Tourism for 2022.
• Recommended Council approve a lease for 31 Beach Drive, Unit B with Canada XIAO MI FENG INCORPORATED from December 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 (carried 7-0).

Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee met virtually and approved minutes, received presentations from the Planning and Public Works departments, and discussed updates on the action plan, budget, and member activities. The committee also approved spending up to $200 for magnetic name tags and received reports on the Senior of the Year Award and volunteer opportunities.

• Approved up to $200 for magnetic name tags for members
• Received presentations from Planning and Public Works departments
• Approved workplan priorities in sections 1-4 of the action plan
• Discussed Snow Angels Canada program for snow shoveling volunteers
• Noted mandatory training for committee members on Dec. 1

The Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee approved the workplan priorities in sections 1 through 4 as circulated, with a wording amendment regarding SALC. The committee also approved spending up to $200 of its budget on magnetic name tags for members who still need one. Both motions were carried on recorded votes. The committee received presentations from the Planning and Public Works departments for information.

• Approved the October 20, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (11-0).
• Received for information presentations from the Planning and Public Works departments (10-0).
• Received the AFCAC Chair/Coordinator verbal report for information (11-0).
• Approved workplan priorities in sections 1 through 4 as circulated, with a wording amendment regarding SALC (11-0).
• Received Member Round Table & Working Group Updates for information (11-0).
• Received the Age Friendly Budget verbal discussion update for information (10-0).
• Approved up to $200 of the budget to order magnetic name tags for AFCAC members who still need one (10-0).

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on November 15, 2021, to consider two minor variance applications. The first seeks approval for a larger and taller detached garage at 224 Smallman Drive, and the second for a replacement shed at 6 Linament Lane. The committee will also adopt the 2022 meeting schedule and minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting.

• Application A29/21: 224 Smallman Drive – increase lot coverage for detached accessory structures from 65 sq m to 88.1 sq m and height from 5 m to 5.4 m for a proposed garage
• Application A14/20: 6 Linament Lane – permit shed in front yard with 1.5 m setback, reduce interior side yard setback to 0.6 m, and increase lot coverage from 35% to 47%
• Adoption of 2022 Committee of Adjustment meeting schedule
• Adoption of minutes from October 18, 2021 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved six minor variance and consent applications, including a garage expansion at 224 Smallman Drive, a shed at 6 Linament Lane, a lot severance at 22 George Avenue, a reduced front yard setback at 12 Old Hickory Lane, a setback recognition at 1172 River Road East, and consents at Robinson Road and Klondike Park Road. The application for consents at 26, 27, and 28 Homewood Avenue was deferred due to inadequate plans and the applicant's agent not being in attendance.

• Approved minor variance A29/21 for garage at 224 Smallman Drive (5-0)
• Approved minor variance A14/20 for shed at 6 Linament Lane (5-0)
• Approved minor variance A36/21 and consent B34/21 for lot severance at 22 George Avenue (5-0)
• Approved minor variance A27/21 for reduced front yard setback at 12 Old Hickory Lane (3-2)
• Approved minor variance A35/21 for setback recognition at 1172 River Road East (4-1)
• Approved consents B36/21, B37/21, B38/21 for lot reconfiguration at 26, 27, 28 Homewood Avenue (deferred)
• Approved consent B35/21 for lot severance at Robinson Road (5-0)
• Approved consent B23/21 for lot severance at 2234 Klondike Park Road (5-0)

Special Council

Wasaga Beach Special Council is meeting to consider authorizing Aquicon Construction Ltd. to enter into a sole-source contract with Peto MacCallum Ltd. for soils inspection and testing services at the twin-pad arena and library project, at a maximum cost of $127,925.00 exclusive of HST. The meeting also includes a closed session on beachfront property matters and a confirmatory by-law.

• Contract award: Peto MacCallum Ltd. for soils inspection/testing, max $127,925 (excl. HST), sole source
• Closed session: beachfront property matters under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(a)
• Confirmatory by-law 2021-89 for meeting proceedings

Council authorized staff to let Aquicon Construction Ltd. enter a sole-source contract with Peto MacCallum Ltd. for soils inspection and testing at the twin-pad arena and library project, at a maximum cost of $127,925 (exclusive of HST). The motion carried 6-1, with Councillor Joe Belanger voting against. Council also moved into closed session to discuss beachfront property matters and confirmed direction given to the CAO, and passed a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings.

• Approved $127,925 sole-source soils testing contract with Peto MacCallum Ltd. (6-1)
• Moved into closed session to discuss security of municipal property (7-0)
• Confirmed closed-session direction to CAO on beachfront property matters (7-0)
• Passed by-law 2021-89 confirming proceedings (7-0)

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole - Budget is holding a public meeting to discuss and receive input on the proposed 2022 water and wastewater rates. The proposal includes a 2.0% increase to both base and consumption rates, which would raise the average residential bill by $11.05 per year. The meeting is being held virtually via Zoom on November 10, 2021.

• Proposed 2.0% increase to water and wastewater base and consumption rates for 2022
• Average residential increase of $11.05/year based on 184 m³ consumption
• Public meeting on proposed 2022 water and wastewater rates
• Water/wastewater system is self-sustaining with funds held in reserve for future asset replacement
• Asset replacement needs: ~$33M in investments required up to 2031, with $150M anticipated over following 30 years

The Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee recommended to Council the inclusion of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority levies in the 2022 budget ($240,049.56 general, $12,476.04 capital), a 21% ice use subsidy for minor hockey and figure skating clubs, and approval of facility allocation and refund policies. It also recommended creating a full-time Manager of Planning and converting the Zoning Administrator to a Planner. The 2022 Budget Draft 2 was received for information, with a public meeting scheduled for December 14, 2021. All motions carried 7-0.

• Recommended NVCA levies for 2022 budget: $240,049.56 general, $12,476.04 capital (7-0)
• Recommended 21% ice use subsidy for Wasaga Beach Minor Hockey and Figure Skating Club (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Facility Allocation Policy and Recreation, Events & Facilities Refund Policy (7-0)
• Recommended creation of full-time Manager of Planning position (7-0)
• Recommended conversion of Zoning Administrator to Planner position (7-0)
• Received 2022 Budget Draft 2 for information; authorized advertising Dec 14 public meeting (7-0)
• Referred proposed fees and charges back to staff for further info (7-0)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting on November 8, 2021. The agenda includes adoption of prior minutes, updates on social media, a digital heritage walking tour, Culture Day, archives, and several new business items such as community interviews and beachfront businesses. No public presentations are scheduled.

• Adoption of October 4, 2021 minutes
• Social media update: Throwback Thursdays
• Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour update
• Culture Day update
• New business: Wasaga Aviation presentations, community interviews, beachfront businesses

The committee adopted the October 4, 2021 minutes (5-0) and discussed ongoing projects including Throwback Thursdays, a digitalized heritage walking tour, and Culture Day. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes adoption; other items were updates or discussions.

• Adopted October 4, 2021 minutes (5-0)

Regular Council

Council approved a free youth bus pass program for November and December to support youth engagement, and passed several by-laws including water servicing construction financing and a zoning amendment. A cash-in-lieu of parking policy by-law was passed 6-1 with one abstention. Deputations on street flooding and water pressure were received and referred to staff.

• Approved free youth bus pass program for Nov-Dec (7-0)
• Approved by-law 2021-86 for water servicing construction and financing (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 34 Constance Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved cash-in-lieu of parking policy by-law 2021-85 (6-1)
• Received deputation on street flooding and referred to staff (7-0)
• Received deputation on water pressure concerns and referred to staff (7-0)
• Received Simcoe County Food Council presentation (7-0)
• Approved Coordinated Committee and Budget Committee reports (7-0)

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole received the 2022 Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority draft budget and the first draft of the 2022 operating and capital budget for information and discussion. The committee also confirmed directions given in closed session regarding two beachfront lease matters and library staffing. No final budget decisions were made; the items were received for information only.

• Received NVCA 2022 draft budget presentation for information (7-0)
• Received 2022 Operating and Capital Budget Draft 1 and department presentations for discussion (7-0)
• Confirmed closed-session direction on beachfront lease (7-0)
• Confirmed closed-session direction on second beachfront lease (7-0)
• Confirmed closed-session direction on library staffing matters (7-0)

Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee met virtually and approved several items, including spending up to $400 for print ads to call for Senior of the Year nominations and giving the working group authority to run the full award process. They also discussed action plan priorities, received updates from community partners, and approved a draft staff report asking Council to consider seniors in all Town initiatives.

• Approved up to $400 for print ads for Senior of the Year nominations (AFCAC-17-2021)
• Approved staff report for Council's Coordinated Committee on using a senior lens in all Town initiatives (AFCAC-20-2021)
• Discussed removing item on advocating for fundraising for homecare from action plan (AFCAC-14-2021)
• Received update on housing staff report; Planning Department to present next month (AFCAC-19-2021)
• Senior of the Year award to be presented to Bill Hooper on Oct 18

The Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee approved spending up to $400 for print ads to call for Senior of the Year nominations, and gave the working group authority to run the full award process. They also approved a staff report asking Council to consider seniors in all Town initiatives. Several updates were received for information, including a presentation on partnering in service provision and a review of the action plan.

• Approved up to $400 for print ads for Senior of the Year nominations (10-0)
• Approved giving working group authority to conduct full Senior of the Year award process (10-0)
• Approved staff report for Council to consider seniors in all Town initiatives (10-0)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 (8-0)
• Received presentation from Candy Milczynski on partnering in service provision (10-0)
• Received chair/coordinator verbal report (10-0)
• Received action plan review update (9-0, Jeff Burke abstained)
• Received community partner round table updates (10-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting to consider two minor variance applications. The first is for a deck at 55 Waterview Road, and the second is for a garage expansion at 1804 River Road West. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes.

Coordinated Committee

The Coordinated Committee made several recommendations to Council, including awarding a $160,160 contract to WSP Canada for the West Wasaga Secondary Plan Study and a $59,980 branding strategy contract to Scott Thornley + Company. The committee also recommended against implementing all-way stop control at Marlwood Avenue and Golf Course Road, and recommended Council take no action on LDD (gypsy moth) infestation control in 2022. All recommendations are subject to final approval by Council.

• Recommended awarding $160,160 West Wasaga Secondary Plan Study contract to WSP Canada (7-0)
• Recommended awarding $59,980 branding strategy contract to Scott Thornley + Company (consent agenda)
• Recommended against all-way stop control at Marlwood Avenue and Golf Course Road (5-2)
• Recommended Council take no action on LDD infestation control in 2022 (6-1)
• Recommended implementing Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Policy (6-1)
• Recommended approving Remembrance Day Service and Santa Claus Parade with road closures (consent agenda)
• Recommended $4,000 for Truth and Reconciliation online learning resource (7-0)
• Recommended creating two-year contract Archives Coordinator position (6-1)

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessible Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including the Town Hall elevator, and to review the proposed 'Flag Access' accessibility accreditation initiative for local businesses. The committee will also hear updates on a Diversity Advisory Board forum and a COVID-19 vaccination policy for town staff, volunteers, and Council.

• Town Hall elevator - ongoing
• Accessibility Accreditation Initiative - 'Flag Access' application, info sheet, and criteria form
• Update from Committee Member re: Diversity Advisory Board - Members with Disabilities Forum
• COVID-19 Vaccination Policy - staff report with recommendations on vacation payout and carry-over

The committee accepted the September 8, 2021 minutes and reviewed the second draft of accessibility accreditation program forms, providing input. Members also agreed to pursue educational videos and social media posts to promote accessibility awareness. No formal decisions were made on these items; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Adopted September 8, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Reviewed second draft of accreditation forms, provided feedback
• Agreed to move forward with educational videos and social media posts on accessibility awareness

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The provided document contains only procedural software information and no meeting details. There are no specific topics, discussions, or decisions listed for this Committee of the Whole meeting.

The Committee of the Whole received the first draft of the 2022 budget, which proposes a 2.15% municipal tax rate increase and total expenditures of $100.85 million. The draft includes $44.17 million in operating and $56.68 million in capital spending, with major projects like a new arena and library. No decisions were made; further deliberations are scheduled for October 21, with final approval expected December 21.

• Received 2022 Draft 1 budget presentation (no vote)
• Scheduled detailed budget discussions for October 21
• Scheduled Draft 2 and public meeting for November 10
• Scheduled Draft 3 and final forecast for December 2
• Scheduled public presentation for December 14
• Scheduled council consideration for approval on December 21

Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole - Budget will receive a presentation on Draft 1 of the 2022 Operating and Capital Budget from the Director of Finance and Treasurer and senior staff. The committee will also consider a recommendation to receive the Treasurer's report for information and discussion. A closed session is scheduled to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, followed by a report on staffing matters.

• Presentation of 2022 Budget - Draft 1
• Recommendation to receive Treasurer's report on 2022 Operating and Capital Budget
• Closed session under Municipal Act for labour relations or employee negotiations
• Report from closed session on staffing matters

The Committee of the Whole received the Treasurer's report on Draft 1 of the 2022 Operating and Capital Budget for information and discussion. The draft proposes a 2.15% municipal tax rate increase and a total budget of $100,854,960. No decisions were made; the budget will be refined in subsequent drafts.

• Received 2022 Budget Draft 1 for information and discussion (7-0)
• Received closed session report on staffing matters (7-0)

Special Council

Wasaga Beach Special Council is deciding whether to approve the single-source purchase of a Pierce 110' Ascendant Aerial Platform fire truck for $1,365,900 CAD, funded from reserves and replenished over five years. The meeting also includes a by-law to authorize a lease for storage at 41 Beach Drive and a confirmatory by-law.

• Purchase of Pierce 110' Ascendant Aerial Platform Stock #34740 from Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. for $1,365,900 CAD
• Funding via Capital Asset Reserve and Development Charge Reserve, with $225,000 annual replenishment for 5 years
• By-law 2021-83: Lease agreement for rear storage at 41 Beach Drive, Unit E, for $2,100 for 2022 season
• By-law 2021-84: Confirmatory by-law for proceedings of the Special Council meeting

Council approved the single-source purchase of a Pierce 110' Ascendant Aerial Platform fire truck for $1,365,900 CAD, funded by the Capital Asset Reserve and Development Charge Reserve, with annual replenishing contributions of $225,000 for five years. Council also passed by-laws authorizing a lease agreement for storage at 41 Beach Drive and confirming the meeting's proceedings. All decisions were carried unanimously (7-0).

• Approved purchase of Pierce 110' Ascendant Aerial Platform for $1,365,900 CAD (7-0)
• Approved funding from Capital Asset Reserve and Development Charge Reserve (7-0)
• Approved annual Capital Asset Reserve replenishment of $225,000 for five years (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2021-83 authorizing lease agreement at 41 Beach Drive (rear storage) (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2021-84 confirming proceedings of the Special Council meeting (7-0)

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The only substantive items are a closed session, reports from that session, and by-laws including a confirmatory by-law. No specific decisions or discussion topics are listed in the agenda.

• Closed session scheduled
• Reports from closed session
• By-laws and confirmatory by-law

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting. The agenda includes adopting the September 13, 2021 minutes, updates on social media, a digitalized heritage walking tour, the committee budget, Cook Farm, a historical display at Town Hall, Culture Days, archives, and sub-committee reports. No decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of September 13, 2021 minutes
• Social media update (Throwback Thursdays)
• Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour update
• HAC Budget update
• Cook Farm update

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee voted to dissolve its Archives Sub-Committee, deciding it was no longer needed. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 13, 2021 meeting and received updates on several projects, including the Cook Farm memoirs, the digitalized heritage walking tour, and the Archives displays.

• Dissolved the Archives Sub-Committee (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2021 meeting (7-0)

Regular Council

Council approved the Town of Wasaga Beach Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, along with related vacation time payouts and carry-overs. Council also approved ten beachfront lease renewals and two new leases (6-1), and awarded a $49,548.01 contract for RTO7 wayfinding signs. All other items, including the August accounts of $4,979,985.27, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (7-0)
• Approved payout of unused 2020 vacation time by Dec 31, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved carry-over of unused 2021 vacation time to 2022 (7-0)
• Approved 10 beachfront lease renewals and 2 new leases (6-1)
• Awarded RFP#2021-EDO-02 to Steel Art Signs for $49,548.01 (7-0)
• Approved August 2021 accounts of $4,979,985.27 (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2021-79 exempting lands from Part Lot Control (6-0, 1 COI)
• Passed By-law 2021-80 to adopt COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (7-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on September 20, 2021, to consider three applications. They will vote on a minor variance for a new dwelling at 2176 Shore Lane, a proposed deferral for a deck at 55 Waterview Road due to notice discrepancies, and a consent application to sever a lot at 104 Smallman Drive. The meeting also includes adoption of the August 16, 2021 minutes.

• Minor variance A17/21: reduce exterior side yard setback from 4.5m to 0.92m (porch) and 3.92m (dwelling) at 2176 Shore Lane
• Minor variance A28/21: increase lot coverage to 47.8% and reduce rear yard setback to 2.6m for deck at 55 Waterview Road (staff recommend deferral)
• Consent B32/21: sever one lot at 104 Smallman Drive to create an additional residential lot
• Adoption of minutes from August 16, 2021 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a new dwelling at 2176 Shore Lane, allowing reduced exterior side yard setbacks. It also approved a consent to sever land at 104 Smallman Drive and an easement at 162 Santos Lane. Applications for 55 Waterview Road, 224 Smallman Drive, and 53 Knox Road East were deferred or denied.

• Approved minor variance A17/21 for 2176 Shore Lane (5-0)
• Deferred minor variance A28/21 for 55 Waterview Road (5-0)
• Approved consent B32/21 for 104 Smallman Drive (5-0)
• Deferred minor variance A29/21 for 224 Smallman Drive (5-0)
• Denied minor variance A30/21 for 53 Knox Road East (1-4)
• Approved consent B33/21 for 162 Santos Lane (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole recommended Council award Contract No. PW2021-26 for the Glendale Park Playground Redevelopment to M&S Architectural Concrete Ltd., with surplus funds from the Orchard Drive Pedestrian Bridge Project reallocated to cover the budget shortfall. The motion carried 7-0. The committee also approved departmental accounts for August 2021, with Mayor Bifolchi declaring a conflict of interest on the Public Works accounts. Other recommendations included purchasing a 24ft trailer for $12,675 for the Santa Claus float, proposed planning department staffing changes for the 2022 budget, and an eight-month contract extension for Colliers Project Leaders at $112,220.

• Recommended awarding Glendale Park playground contract to M&S Architectural Concrete Ltd. (7-0)
• Approved Community Services, Development Services, and General Government Services accounts for August 2021
• Approved Public Works accounts for August 2021 (6-0, Mayor Bifolchi recused)
• Recommended purchasing 24ft trailer for $12,675 from Scott Reinhart Trailer Sales LTD for Santa Claus float
• Recommended planning department staffing changes for 2022 budget, including new Manager of Planning position
• Recommended contract extension for Colliers Project Leaders for 8 months at $112,220

Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee approved the full 2021/2022 working document, including section 5 of the work plan after correcting the labelling of item 5.1.1 to 5.1.2. The committee also received updates on the Seniors Active Living Centre strategic plan, the chair/coordinator report, the action plan review, and the age-friendly budget discussion. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and information receipts.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2021 as presented (7-0 recorded vote)
• Received presentation on Seniors Active Living Centre Strategic Plan and Online Strategic Plan (10-0 recorded vote)
• Received chair/coordinator report of Sept. 15, 2021 for information (9-0 recorded vote)
• Approved section 5 of the work plan after correcting item 5.1.1 to 5.1.2, and approved the full 2021/2022 working document with footnotes carried forward separately (8-0 recorded vote)
• Received age-friendly budget verbal discussion update for information (9-0 recorded vote)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting on September 13, 2021, at 1:00 PM via Zoom. The agenda includes adoption of minutes, unfinished business items such as an interpretive panel, social media updates, a digitalized heritage walking tour, and budget discussions, plus new business like archives donations and a 2022 budget request. No decisions are listed on the agenda itself.

• Adoption of August 9, 2021 minutes
• Interpretive Panel - R. Broad
• Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour
• HAC Budget - Recognition Plaques
• 2022 Budget Request

The committee approved the August 9, 2021 minutes as presented (7-0). Members heard updates on the installed interpretive panel at the 2nd Street boat launch, new Throwback Thursday posts, and progress on the digital heritage walking tour. The committee discussed the future of the Archives, including a staff report to Council with seven possible operating options, and began preparing its 2022 budget request.

• Approved August 9, 2021 minutes (7-0)
• Noted interpretive panel installed at 2nd Street boat launch
• Heard update on digital heritage walking tour changes
• Confirmed recognition plaques received and under budget
• Discussed Archives future with staff report to Council
• Solicited input for 2022 budget request

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed by-law regulating open fires, which would replace the current 2007 by-law. The committee will also receive the August 2021 Fire Department report and hold a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for Golfview Estates.

• Public meeting for zoning by-law amendment Z05/21 by Sunnyview Estates Construction Inc. for Golfview Estates
• Proposed open fire by-law: fires permitted any time except 1am-6am, 3-meter setbacks, Fire Chief can revoke burning privileges for repeated non-compliance
• Fire Department August 2021 report: 15 fire and life safety inspections, 2 public education events

The Coordinated Committee held a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment application by Sunnyview Estates Construction Inc. to allow increased lot coverage, building height, and reduced setbacks. Eight public objections were received, and staff expressed concerns. No decision was made; the application will be considered at a future meeting. The committee also received several reports and approved consent agendas.

• Received the August 2021 Fire Department Report for information (CC-150-2021, carried 7-0).
• Adopted the Community Services Section consent agenda items 3.4 to 3.6 (CC-151-2021, carried 7-0).
• Adopted the Public Works Section consent agenda items 4.4 to 4.6 (CC-152-2021, carried 7-0).
• Adopted the Development Services Section consent agenda items 5.4 to 5.6 (CC-153-2021, carried 7-0).
• Received the verbal COVID-19 update from the CAO for information (CC-154-2021, carried 7-0).
• Recommended to Council to bring forward a by-law to regulate open fires and repeal By-law #2007-64 (proposed, not voted).
• Recommended to Council to support reducing provincial appointees to the new Police Services Board to two (proposed, not voted).
• Recommended to Council to approve a mural on the north wall of 140 Main Street at a cost of $14,500 (proposed, not voted).

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessible Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss an accessibility accreditation initiative for local businesses, review the ongoing Town Hall elevator project, and consider the new Simcoe County automated cart collection program. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes from July 8, 2021.

• Accessibility Accreditation Initiative: committee feedback on application and criteria forms for businesses
• Town Hall Elevator: ongoing project update
• Simcoe County Solid Waste Management Roll-out Cart System: new automated cart collection program starting November 1, 2021
• Adoption of minutes from July 8, 2021

The Accessible Advisory Committee accepted the July 8, 2021 minutes as presented. They discussed the ongoing Town Hall elevator upgrade, noting a grant application has been submitted. The committee also reviewed the new Simcoe County automated cart collection program and provided feedback on the Accessibility Accreditation Initiative.

• Accepted July 8, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Discussed Town Hall elevator funding application
• Reviewed Simcoe County automated cart collection program
• Provided feedback on Accessibility Accreditation Initiative

Special Council

Wasaga Beach Special Council is deciding whether to award the construction contract for the Twin-pad Arena and Library project to Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd. for $43,480,000 (plus HST), the lowest of five compliant bids. The meeting also includes a closed session on litigation and a confirmatory by-law.

• Award Contract No. REF-2021-01 to Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd. for $43,480,000 (HST excluded)
• Tender results: Aquicon $43.48M, JR Certus $46.564M, Ball $50.4M, Percon $54.2M, Bird $55.84M
• Project located at 544 River Road West, estimated completion August 2023
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) to discuss litigation or potential litigation
• Confirmatory By-law 2021-75 to adopt meeting proceedings

Council awarded the construction contract for the twin-pad arena and library project to Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd. for $43,480,000, excluding HST, subject to a CCDC 2 contract. The vote was 6-1, with Councillor Joe Belanger opposed. Council also received a legal letter from closed session and passed a confirmatory by-law.

• Awarded Contract No. REF-2021-01 to Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd. for $43,480,000 (6-1)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract with Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd.
• Received legal letter dated September 3, 2021, for information (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2021-75 to confirm proceedings (7-0)

Regular Council

Council approved two major public works contracts: a $777,686.76 drainage improvement project on Shore Lane (39th to 41st Street) awarded to Leading Edge Earthworks Inc., and a $699,600 consulting engineering contract for detailed design of Beach Area One roadways and streetscaping awarded to Tatham Engineering. Council also approved accounts payable totaling $15,119,704.39 for June and July 2021, and made appointments to the Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee. All decisions were carried unanimously (7-0).

• Awarded Shore Lane drainage improvements contract to Leading Edge Earthworks Inc. for $777,686.76 (7-0)
• Awarded Beach Area One roadways design contract to Tatham Engineering for $699,600 (7-0)
• Approved June accounts of $11,467,147.58 and July accounts of $3,652,556.81 (7-0)
• Appointed Deborah Barkhouse, Jeff Burke and Ron Skelly to Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Added Simcoe County Housing representative as non-voting member to Age Friendly Committee (7-0)
• Reduced key service provider representatives on Age Friendly Committee from 4 to 3 (7-0)
• Received Integrity Commissioner's Annual Report for information (7-0)
• Received South Georgian Bay Tourism Update for information (7-0)

Coordinated Committee

The committee is reviewing zoning bylaw amendments for Brookvalley Wasaga Ltd. and official plan/zoning amendments for Beachwood Development Inc. The meeting also includes reports on fire department activity and recreation facility updates.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z04/21 for Brookvalley Wasaga Ltd. (Sunnidale Con 13)
• Official Plan Amendment OPA02/21 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z01/21 for Beachwood Development Inc.
• July 2021 Fire Department Report
• Recreation, Events & Facilities monthly activity report

The Coordinated Committee held public meetings for two development applications but made no decisions on them, deferring to a future meeting. The committee also approved several recommendations, including awarding a contract for a new parks building, authorizing a branding strategy RFP, and delegating authority for change orders on the Twin Pad Arena and Library project. A motion to refer the Wasaga Beach Archives reorganization back to staff was carried.

• Referred Wasaga Beach Archives reorganization back to staff for more info (7-0)
• Received July 2021 Fire Department Report (6-0)
• Adopted Community Services consent agenda (6-0)
• Adopted Public Works consent agenda, excluding item 4.6.5 (6-0)
• Confirmed Public Works departmental accounts for June & July 2021 (5-0, Mayor Bifolchi declared conflict)
• Adopted Development Services consent agenda (6-0)
• Requested staff research indigenous education options for Council (6-0)
• Recommended delegating authority to CAO for change orders $15K-$100K for Twin Pad Arena and Library (5-1)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on August 16, 2021, to consider two applications: a minor variance for a dwelling addition at 127 Sunnidale Road South and a consent application to sever a vacant lot on 49th Street South. The committee will also appoint a co-chair and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Minor variance A1921 for 127 Sunnidale Road South to allow reduced side and front yard setbacks for a dwelling addition
• Consent application B2121 to sever one new lot from Lot 9, 49th Street South
• Co-chair appointment for the Committee of Adjustment
• Adoption of minutes from July 19, 2021 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved seven applications, including minor variances and consents for property development, and deferred two applications. One application (B29/21) was denied as part of a larger consent request. All decisions were made with recorded votes.

• Approved minor variance for 127 Sunnidale Road South (4-0)
• Approved consent to create new lot at Lot 9, 49th Street South (4-0)
• Approved boundary adjustment at 380 Oxbow Park Drive (4-0)
• Approved consents B26/21, B27/21, B28/21; denied B29/21 at 137 Golf Course Road (4-0)
• Approved consent to create new lot at 339 Zoo Park Road (4-0)
• Approved minor variance for 5 Jack Street (4-0)
• Approved consent to create new lot at 36 George Avenue (4-0)
• Deferred minor variance for 12 Old Hickory Lane (4-0)

Property Standards Committee

The Wasaga Beach Property Standards Committee is meeting virtually to address two property standards contraventions, hear from property owners, and consider adopting previous minutes. The meeting will also move into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Hearing for Emmeline Dawn Clemmett at 15 60th Street South (Plan 912 Lot 87) for property standards contravention
• Hearing for Petar Nikolovski on Zoo Park Road North (Con 9 Pt Lot 26 RP 51R908 Part 1) for property standards contravention
• Adoption of minutes from November 10, 2020 meeting
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters

The Property Standards Committee heard two appeals for property standards contraventions regarding dead trees. The committee voted to modify order WB 2021-0471 for Petar Nikolovski, granting a time extension to September 30, 2021. The committee also voted to modify order WB 2021-0365 for Emmeline Dawn Clemmett, granting a time extension to November 15, 2021.

• Adopted minutes of November 10, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Modified order WB 2021-0471 for Petar Nikolovski with time extension to September 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Modified order WB 2021-0365 for Emmeline Dawn Clemmett with time extension to November 15, 2021 (4-0, Chair Miscampbell recused)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee met virtually on August 9, 2021, and approved the minutes from its July 12 meeting. The committee selected a location and orientation for a new interpretive panel at the 2nd Street boat launch, and discussed updates on social media, a digital heritage tour, and the Cook Farm. No major policy decisions were made; most items were updates or planning discussions.

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Selected placement for interpretive panel at 2nd Street boat launch, facing on a slight angle
• Ordered plaques for Historical Significant and Appreciation Award recipients
• Discussed potential donation of bookshelves for Archives via Town Facebook page

Special Emergency Council

Council approved extending the substantial performance date for the new twin-pad arena and library project from February 21, 2023 to June 23, 2023, due to structural steel supply delays. The motion carried 6-1, with Councillor Joe Belanger voting against. Council also passed a by-law confirming the proceedings of the meeting.

• Approved extension of substantial performance date for twin-pad arena and library project to June 23, 2023 (6-1)
• Passed by-law 2021-71 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting (7-0)

Special Council

Wasaga Beach Special Council is meeting to consider authorizing the Treasurer to open a new ScotiaMcLeod Wealth Management Account to invest municipal funds in Principal Protected Notes (PPNs), which offer principal protection with potential for higher returns than GICs. The meeting also includes a closed session on beachfront property matters and a confirmatory by-law.

• Authorization to open ScotiaMcLeod Wealth Management Account for investment in Principal Protected Notes
• Two PPN options: 6-year note with 120% participation rate and 8-year note with 4-year 16.50% autocall
• Closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2)(a) and (f) re: beachfront property security and solicitor-client privilege
• Confirmatory By-law 2021-70 to ratify meeting proceedings

Council authorized the Treasurer to open a ScotiaMcLeod Wealth Management account for investing in Principal Protected Notes, and moved into closed session to discuss beachfront property matters, later confirming direction given to staff. The meeting was largely procedural, with all decisions passed unanimously.

• Authorized Treasurer to open ScotiaMcLeod Wealth Management account for Principal Protected Notes (7-0)
• Moved into closed session for property security and solicitor-client privilege discussions (7-0)
• Received beachfront property education report and confirmed closed-session direction to CAO and Finance Director (7-0)
• Passed by-law 2021-70 confirming proceedings of the special meeting (7-0)

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council meets via Zoom on July 27, 2021, to consider several staff reports. Key items include approving a library staffing adjustment, declining a mobile food trailer request at 9 Main Street, and approving a facade improvement grant for 563 River Road West. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and receiving correspondence.

• Approve library staffing change: replace one permanent part-time and two casual call-in positions with two permanent part-time positions (21 hrs/week each), net cost increase ~$590/year
• Decline request to permit a temporary popcorn trailer at 9 Main Street for summer 2021
• Approve Façade Improvement Program grant up to $2,000 (50% of eligible work) for 563 River Road West, subject to encroachment agreement
• Receive letters from Solicitor General (enforcement/policing), Ministry of Environment (Provincial Park), City of Kitchener (anti-hate crimes, building material costs)
• Adopt minutes of June 29, 2021 Regular Council meeting

Council passed the new sign by-law (2021-68) with amendments allowing up to 100% window sign coverage, extending the winter mobile sign display period from 15 to 30 days, and permitting exemptions for more than two mobile signs on large commercial properties. The by-law was carried 6-1, with Deputy Mayor Bray voting against. Council also approved several other items, including a temporary mobile food trailer permit, a façade improvement grant, and a library staffing adjustment.

• Passed sign by-law 2021-68 with amendments (6-1)
• Approved temporary mobile food trailer at 31 Beach Drive Unit A until Sept 30, 2021 (6-0, Bray recused)
• Approved $2,000 façade improvement grant for 563 River Road West (7-0)
• Approved library staffing adjustment to two part-time positions (7-0)
• Authorized opening One Fund Scotia Bank HISA account (7-0)
• Approved submission for Federal Enabling Accessibility Fund grant (7-0)
• Adopted minutes of June 29, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Received Coordinated Committee reports and approved actions (7-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will meet virtually on July 19, 2021, to consider three applications: a minor variance for a garage at 65 33rd Street North (recommended for deferral due to notice error), a minor variance for a new dwelling at 1062 River Road East (staff support with conditions), and a combined consent and minor variance for 1102 and 1106 Mosley Street. The meeting will also adopt minutes from the June 21, 2021 meeting.

• Application A23/21: minor variance for garage at 65 33rd Street North – staff recommend deferral due to notice error
• Application A15/21: minor variance for new dwelling at 1062 River Road East – reduce front yard setback to 4.17 m and rear yard setback to 1.53 m
• Application B14/21 and A21/21: consent and minor variance for 1102 and 1106 Mosley Street – severance to create one lot and reduce rear yard setback
• Adoption of minutes from June 21, 2021 meeting

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment approved five of six applications, including minor variances and consents, and deferred one. A proposed 133.62 sq. metre detached garage at 2142 Shore Lane was denied in a 1-4 vote, with members citing its size as more than double the permitted maximum. All other applications were approved unanimously, with conditions.

• Deferred minor variance application for garage at 65 33rd Street North (5-0)
• Approved minor variance for dwelling and garage at 1062 River Road East (5-0)
• Approved consent and minor variance at 1102 and 1106 Mosley Street (5-0)
• Approved consent to create one residential lot at 162 41st Street South (5-0)
• Approved minor variance for dwelling addition at 66 58th Street North (5-0)
• Denied minor variance for 133.62 sq. metre garage at 2142 Shore Lane (1-4)
• Approved consent to create one residential lot at 60 Robert Street South (4-0, with one member recused)

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on building disc golf community courses, review the June 2021 Fire Department report, and consider recommendations on Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee membership changes and OPP policing statistics for Q1 2021. The agenda also includes a consent agenda for routine items.

• Presentation by Jeff MacKeigan and Cara Hovius on disc golf community courses
• Fire Department monthly report for June 2021 (52 inspections, 1 public education event)
• Proposed changes to Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee membership and terms of reference
• OPP Policing – Wasaga Beach Statistics Q1 2021 report
• Consent agenda covering items 3.4 to 3.6

The Coordinated Committee recommended Council adopt a new sign by-law for Wasaga Beach, repealing several older by-laws, in a 5-1 vote. The committee also recommended awarding a $228,550 engineering contract for the West End Depot and Beachwood Watermain Looping project. A request to temporarily permit a third mobile food trailer was deferred for more information.

• Recommended Council adopt a new sign by-law and repeal by-laws 96-10, 96-13, 2013-45, 2014-29, 2018-52, 2018-67 (5-1).
• Recommended awarding Ainley and Associates a $228,550 contract for engineering services (RFP#PW2021-21).
• Recommended a 6-hole disc golf course trial at Pridham Park (5-1).
• Recommended Council approve up to $35,000 for renovations at the 1621 Mosley Street Youth Centre.
• Approved the Club Mantas Invitational Arm Wrestling event on July 31, 2021, subject to provincial reopening rules.
• Approved the BMWTrueNorth car event on July 18, 2021, with a $200 rental fee.
• Deferred a request for a third mobile food trailer for further information.
• Received the disc golf community course presentation for information.

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including adopting minutes from June 7, 2021. They will discuss unfinished items such as an interpretive panel, social media updates, a digitalized heritage walking tour, a Bowers family interview, a budget motion to approve expenses, the Cook Dairy Farm, and a historical display in the Town Hall foyer. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of June 7, 2021 minutes
• Interpretive Panel discussion
• HAC Budget - Motion to Approve Expenses
• Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour
• Historical Display Foyer Town Hall

The Historical Advisory Committee approved three items: placing the HMCS Wasaga Interpretive Panel at the bottom of the Second St. boat launch, purchasing and engraving two recognition plaques for $500, and producing 100 soft-covered booklets on the Hillside Dairy and Cook Family history for $500 plus GST. All motions passed 6-0 on recorded votes. The committee also reviewed a draft digitalized walking tour and discussed the Cook Dairy Farm building's structural needs, with no decisions made on those items.

• Approved locating the 2021 Interpretive Panel for HMCS Wasaga at the bottom of the Second St. boat launch (6-0)
• Approved purchase and engraving of two recognition plaques for $500, from Great Lakes Trophies and Osbornes Castle (6-0)
• Approved production and printing of 100 soft-covered booklets on Hillside Dairy and Cook Family history for $500 plus GST (6-0)
• Adopted minutes of June 7, 2021 meeting (6-0)

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessible Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing accessibility projects, including the Town Hall elevator and pedestrian crossing lights, and to review the Accessibility Accreditation Initiative for local businesses. They will also consider a proposed site plan for the Gateway Casino, a federal grant opportunity for accessibility projects, and updates on beach accessibility mats.

• Review of Accessibility Accreditation Initiative application and criteria forms for local businesses
• Discussion of federal Enabling Accessibility Fund grant ($350,000-$1,000,000) for midsized projects
• Review of Gateway Casino proposed site plan and architectural renderings at Lyons Court
• Update on Main Street Bridge safety barrier recommendation
• Mobi-mats installed at Beaches 1-5

The Accessible Advisory Committee voted 8-0 to support the proposed site plan and architectural renderings for the Gateway Casino at Lyons Court. The committee also voiced support for using a federal grant for the Town Hall elevator and Twin Pad Arena Library features, and discussed the failed Main Street Bridge barrier motion.

• Approved June 3, 2021 minutes as presented (7-0).
• Supported Gateway Casino proposed site plan and architectural renderings (8-0).
• Endorsed Town Hall elevator and Twin Pad Arena Library for federal grant application.
• Noted Main Street Bridge safety barrier motion did not pass at Coordinated Committee.
• Confirmed Mobi-Mats installed at Beaches 1-5.
• Discussed pedestrian crossing light timing increases at Ramblewood and 45th Street.

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business, including adopting minutes from June 7, 2021. They will discuss several ongoing heritage items such as an interpretive panel, social media updates, a digitalized heritage walking tour, a Bowers family interview, a budget motion to approve expenses, the Cook Dairy Farm, and a historical display in the Town Hall foyer. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions listed.

• Adoption of June 7, 2021 minutes
• Interpretive Panel discussion
• Social Media Update (Throwback Thursdays)
• HAC Budget - Motion to Approve Expenses
• Cook Dairy Farm discussion

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council meets virtually to consider the 2020 audited financial statements, including a net surplus of $1,850,571 and additional year-end reserve transfers. Council will also vote on supporting a county motion to study gypsy moth infestation options, and will enter closed session for confidential matters. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, accounts, and proclamations.

• Approve 2020 Audited Financial Statements and $1,850,571 surplus
• Approve additional year-end reserve transfers (Table 2) totaling $42,333.12
• Support County Council notice of motion on gypsy moth infestation options
• Approve May 2021 accounts in the amount of $3,504,725.77
• Closed session for property, labour, and legal matters

Council approved the updated scope for the twin-pad arena and library project at 117,669 square feet with a projected completion of April 2023, and authorized staff to circulate the tender for a stipulated sum contract to five pre-qualified general contractors, with an estimated construction cost of $44,573,921.00 and an overall project cost of $59,970,306.00. The motion carried 5-1, with Councillor Joe Belanger voting against. Council also approved the 2020 Audited Financial Statements and additional year-end transfers to/from reserves as presented, and approved the May 1-31, 2021 accounts in the amount of $3,504,725.77.

• Approved the 2020 Audited Financial Statements and additional year-end transfers to/from reserves as presented by Baker Tilly SGB LLP (7-0).
• Approved the twin-pad arena and library project's updated scope of 117,669 square feet and authorized tender circulation to five pre-qualified contractors with an estimated construction cost of $44,573,921.00 (5-1).
• Approved the May 1-31, 2021 accounts in the amount of $3,504,725.77 (6-0).
• Approved the Coordinated Committee Reports of June 10, 2021, including all actions contained therein (6-1).
• Approved the Committee of the Whole Report of June 17, 2021, including all actions contained therein (6-0).
• Supported a County Council Notice of Motion requesting a staff report on options to deal with the gypsy moth infestation (6-0).
• Approved deletion of Draft Plan Approval Conditions 78-81 for the Sunnidale Estates Ltd. subdivision and substitution of a new condition from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (5-1).
• Passed By-laws 2021-54 through 2021-62, including appointments, zoning amendments, a development charges deferral agreement, a lease agreement, and a license agreement amendment (6-0).

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will consider two consent applications (B08/21 and B09/21) from John Stefan to sever a vacant residential property on Ansley Road into three lots. Staff recommend approval, subject to conditions including parkland contributions, water service connections, and grading plans. The meeting also includes adoption of the May 17, 2021 minutes.

• Consent applications B08/21 and B09/21 to create two new lots and retain one, totaling three lots on Ansley Road
• Proposed lots range from 464.5 to 929.03 square metres, all meeting R1 zoning minimums
• Conditions include 5% parkland contribution and installation of three new municipal water services
• Public Works requires lot grading plan and sanitary service clean out at street property line
• Adoption of minutes from May 17, 2021 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved four consent applications to create new residential lots, one minor variance for a golf course clubhouse, and one minor variance for a dwelling addition. It deferred four other applications, including one for a lot severance and three for minor variances, pending further information. The meeting was held virtually and all decisions were made by recorded votes of 4-0.

• Approved consent applications B08/21 and B09/21 for John Stefan to create two new residential lots on Ansley Road, with conditions including parkland contribution and municipal services.
• Approved consent application B18/21 for Agata Majerski and Monika Younger to create one new residential lot on Robinson Road, with conditions including parkland contribution and service relocation.
• Approved consent applications B11/21 and B19/21 for Massimo Federico and Enzo Paniccia to create two new residential lots at 57 Westbury Road, with conditions including demolition of existing structures and lot grading.
• Approved consent application B13/21 for Lindsay Neale to create one new residential lot at 25 Norman Avenue, with conditions including removal of an existing garage and driveway reconfiguration.
• Deferred consent application B15/21 for Kurt Lehman on Woodland Drive, pending further information from the NVCA regarding slope and hazard analysis.
• Deferred consent applications B16/21 and B17/21 for David Snell at 65 Robert Street South, pending additional information from the applicant and NVCA.
• Approved minor variance A22/21 for Elm Wasaga GC Inc. to reduce parking requirements for the golf course clubhouse from 31 to 25 spaces, with conditions including site plan approval.
• Deferred minor variance A17/21 for Franca Mauti at 2176 Shore Lane, pending updated site plan addressing NVCA concerns.

Committee of the Whole

The Wasaga Beach Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend actions to Council on several items, including adopting a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, declining a third mobile food trailer request at 10 Main Street, approving a drive-in event using the town's SL100 stage, and establishing a patio music program. The agenda also includes routine approval of departmental accounts for May 2021.

• Adopt Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, submit to Solicitor General by July 1, 2021
• Decline request for third mobile food trailer (ice cream truck) at 10 Main Street
• Approve Dance by Design's use of SL100 stage for drive-in event on July 15, 2021, in exchange for $1,500 in recreation services
• Approve up to $12,000 for patio music program, split across three budgets
• Approve temporary use of municipal parks for recreation businesses and personal training until September 30, 2021

The Committee of the Whole recommended Council adopt the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, post it online, and submit it to the Solicitor General by July 1, 2021. It also recommended declining a request for a third mobile food trailer at 10 Main Street, approving a drive-in event and patio music program, and bringing forward a new sign bylaw. All votes were unanimous except the food trailer decision, which passed 6-0 with Deputy Mayor Bray recused.

• Adopted Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (7-0)
• Declined third mobile food trailer request at 10 Main Street (6-0, Bray recused)
• Approved Dance by Design's use of SL100 Stage for drive-in event on July 15, 2021
• Approved patio music program with up to $12,000 allocation
• Approved temporary use of municipal parks for recreation businesses until Sept 30, 2021
• Authorized CAO to submit comments on conservation authority regulations
• Recommended new sign bylaw, repealing seven old bylaws (7-0)

Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee met by Zoom and approved minutes, received updates, and approved spending from its budget to reimburse the library for a newspaper ad and fund future advertising for the Age Friendly Business Project Assistant position. Several standing items, including the Recreation/Youth Coordinator report, Action Plan review, and budget discussion, were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved $280.93 reimbursement to library for newspaper ad
• Approved up to $700 for future advertising for Age Friendly Business Project Assistant
• Received update on $10,000 County Age-Friendly Municipal Grant; project extended to 2022
• Approved draft Staff Report to change committee Terms of Reference
• 2021 Expo cancelled; previous lead resigned

The Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee approved minutes from January 15, 2020 with an edit, received several verbal updates, and approved a motion to reimburse the library $280.93 for a newspaper ad and to spend up to $700 on future advertising for the Age Friendly Business Project Assistant. The committee also received a draft staff report proposing changes to its Terms of Reference. Several items were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved January 15, 2020 minutes with edit (8-0)
• Received Chair/Coordinator verbal updates (8-0)
• Received Expo verbal update (8-0)
• Received draft Staff Report and Terms of Reference changes (8-0)
• Approved $280.93 reimbursement to library for ad (8-0)
• Approved up to $700 for future advertising (8-0)

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to receive presentations and staff reports on the Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) strategy and an online program strategy, recommend awarding a $56,000 architectural contract for Fire Station 2 renovation, and receive the May 2021 Fire Department report. The committee will also discuss relocating the disk golf course to Pridham Park.

• Receive SALC Strategy from The Rethink Group and refer to staff for work plans
• Receive SALC Online Program Strategy from Digital Giants and refer to staff
• Recommend awarding architectural services contract for Fire Station 2 renovation to Lloyd Hunt, Architect for $56,000 plus HST (RFP #FIRE-2021-01)
• Receive May 2021 Fire Department report (51 inspections, 1 public education event)
• Receive information on relocating disk golf course from behind RecPlex to Pridham Park

The Coordinated Committee recommended Council approve a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for Sterling Homes at 81 Berkely Street, subject to engineering confirmation. The committee also recommended awarding architectural services for Fire Station 2 renovations to Lloyd Hunt for $56,000 plus HST, and approved a Bacardi Dance Bar sampling event on Pedestrian Main Street for various weekends in July and August. Several other items were received for information, including the Seniors Active Living Centre strategies and various monthly reports.

• Recommended approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision PS02/20 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z05/20 for 81 Berkely Street (7-0)
• Recommended awarding Fire Station 2 renovation architectural services to Lloyd Hunt for $56,000 plus HST (7-0)
• Approved hosting Bacardi Dance Bar sampling event on Pedestrian Main Street weekends in July & August, with $450 rental fee per weekend (7-0)
• Recommended directing staff to deposit Twin-pad Arena and Library funds into Recreation and Library Obligatory Reserve accounts (7-0)
• Recommended awarding $42,439 cargo van contract to Hanna Motor Sales Co. Limited (7-0)
• Recommended awarding $665,477 plow truck contract to Lewis Motor Sale Inc. (7-0)
• Recommended declaring Islandview Crescent lot surplus and selling via direct sale to abutting owner (7-0)
• Confirmed closed session direction on labour matter; municipal office closed July 2, 2021 (6-1)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is meeting electronically via Zoom on June 7, 2021. The agenda includes adopting minutes from the May 3 meeting and discussing unfinished business such as a digitalized heritage walking tour, social media updates, an interpretive panel, a Bower family interview, budget expense approval, Cook Dairy Farm, a committee tour of archives, and a historical display in the town hall foyer. The meeting also includes sub-committee reports and new business items.

• Adoption of minutes from May 3, 2021 meeting
• Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour update
• Motion to approve HAC budget expenses
• Discussion of Interpretive Panel
• Bower Family Interview update

The Historical Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its May 3, 2021 meeting. Members reviewed the draft Heritage Walking Tour, finalized the interpretive panel script (now in production), and discussed the Cook Dairy Farm structural report. No budget expenses were approved, and the historical display discussion was tabled.

• Approved May 3, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Finalized interpretive panel script; panel in production
• Tabled historical display discussion until next meeting

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessible Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on municipal accessibility projects, including the Main Street Bridge, parks and trails, and the proposed new Arena/Library. They will also review the number of accessible parking spaces in municipal lots and discuss an accreditation initiative for local businesses. The meeting is largely informational, with no major decisions expected.

• Update on Municipal Parks/Trails and Main Street Bridge Project
• Follow-up on accessible features of new Arena/Library project
• Review of accessible parking spaces in municipal lots (e.g., Playland Parks Square – 11 spots, Third Street Lot – 9 spots)
• Discussion of Accessibility Accreditation initiative for local businesses
• Recognition of National AccessAbility Week (May 30 - June 5, 2021)

The Accessible Advisory Committee recommended that Council ask Main Street Bridge engineers and staff to consider adding safety barriers along both sidewalks for pedestrian safety, in a 4-3 recorded vote. A separate motion to regulate pedestrian traffic as one-way on each side of the bridge failed for lack of a seconder. The committee also received updates on the Arena/Library project and supported it as proposed, and noted that accessible parking spaces were recently repainted in municipal lots.

• Approved recommendation to Council for safety barriers on Main Street Bridge sidewalks (4-3)
• Motion to regulate pedestrian traffic one-way on each side of Main Street Bridge not considered (no seconder)
• Received Arena/Library update and supported project as proposed (7-0)
• Noted accessible parking spaces repainted in municipal lots
• Acknowledged National AccessAbility Week May 30-June 5, 2021
• Received update on Ramblewood Business accessible parking: two new spaces added

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Council will receive a petition to amend the backyard fire by-law, consider supporting a 988 crisis hotline, approve accounts totaling over $12 million, and discuss a library service review. They will also vote on applying for a $50,000 grant for a branding strategy.

• Petition to amend Backyard Fire (Open Fire) By-law
• Support for 988 crisis and suicide prevention hotline
• Accounts approval: $9,023,627.25 (March) and $3,026,016.94 (April)
• Simcoe County Library Service Review update (KPMG report due Aug 31, 2021)
• Application for $50,000 Simcoe County Economic Development Grant for branding strategy

Council approved the 2021 tax rates by-law and a new Development Charge Rate Change Collection Policy, along with several other by-laws including seasonal law enforcement appointments and a farmers' market lease. Council also endorsed the 988 crisis hotline, approved a $50,000 grant application for a branding strategy, and passed a resolution supporting a higher intensification density target for the town. All decisions were carried unanimously (7-0).

• Approved 2021 tax rates by-law (7-0)
• Approved Development Charge Rate Change Collection Policy (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 grant application for branding strategy (7-0)
• Endorsed 988 crisis and suicide prevention hotline (7-0)
• Approved accounts totaling $12,049,644.19 (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Primary Settlement Area and higher density target (7-0)
• Approved by-laws including seasonal law enforcement, surplus property sale, and farmers' market lease (7-0)
• Received petition to amend backyard fire by-law, referred to staff (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations on COVID-19 impacts and redevelopment from Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, and on the Town's Economic Development Strategy. It will also consider recommendations on a new OPP Police Services Board framework, a portable sign variance program, and a parking ticket forgiveness program to support local businesses.

• Presentation from Collingwood General & Marine Hospital on COVID-19 impact and redevelopment update
• Presentation of Town of Wasaga Beach Economic Development Strategy by McSweeney & Associates
• Recommendation to support a 12-member OPP Police Services Board for Huronia West Detachment, with CAO authorized to work with Clearview and Springwater by June 7, 2021 deadline
• Proposal to extend portable sign variances into 2021 summer season during pandemic
• Support Local Parking Ticket Program: residents can have tickets cancelled with proof of purchase from local business June 1-30, 2021

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council select Slate Asset Management LP as the preferred proponent to redevelop the town-owned beachfront lands at Beach Area 1, and authorized the CAO to negotiate agreements. It also recommended extending portable sign variances into the 2021 summer season, a support-local parking ticket program for June 2021, and a $114,328.80 parking machine upgrade expenditure. All recommendations were carried unanimously, with Mayor Bifolchi declaring a conflict on the accounts item.

• Recommended Slate Asset Management LP as preferred developer for Beach Area 1 (7-0)
• Recommended extending portable sign variance framework into 2021 summer (7-0)
• Recommended support-local parking ticket program for June 2021 (7-0)
• Recommended $114,328.80 parking machine upgrade expenditure (7-0)
• Received hospital and economic development presentations for information (7-0)
• Confirmed accounts for March-April 2021 (6-0, Mayor Bifolchi recused)
• Recommended support for single OPP Police Services Board (no vote recorded)
• Confirmed direction on Beach Area 1 redevelopment from closed session (7-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting to consider two minor variance applications. The first is for a property at 3097 Mosley Street, where the applicant seeks to allow a required loading space in the front or exterior side yard for a new law office. The second is for a property at 52 Dyer Drive, where the applicant requests a reduced interior side yard setback to build a carport.

• Application A11/21 for 3097 Mosley Street: Request to permit a loading space in the front or exterior side yard, instead of the interior side or rear yard, for a proposed one-storey law office.
• Application A16/21 for 52 Dyer Drive: Request to reduce the minimum interior side yard setback from 1.8 metres to 0.6 metres to allow for a carport addition.
• Staff recommend approval for both applications, subject to conditions.
• Conditions for 52 Dyer Drive include installing a soak-away pit and keeping the carport open and unenclosed.
• The meeting will also include the adoption of minutes from the April 19, 2021 meeting.

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. The first allows a law firm at 3097 Mosley Street to reduce parking and accessible parking spaces and relocate a loading space. The second permits a carport at 52 Dyer Drive with a reduced side yard setback, subject to conditions including keeping the carport unenclosed.

• Approved minor variance A11/21 for 3097 Mosley Street (4-0)
• Approved minor variance A16/21 for 52 Dyer Drive (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of April 19, 2021 meeting (4-0)

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several community services items. Key decisions include approving a sole-source purchase of a digital LED sign for Fire Station 1, receiving updates on the Twin-pad Arena and Library fundraising campaign, and considering a concert series at Stonebridge. The committee will also receive the April 2021 Fire Department report and approve the consent agenda.

• Sole-source purchase of double-sided digital LED sign from Signworks for $10,840 (excluding HST) for Fire Station 1, funded 75% from Capital Replacement Reserve and 25% from COVID relief
• Receive April 2021 Fire Department report, including 33 fire and life safety inspections and a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee meeting on April 30
• Receive fundraising and sponsorship update for Twin-pad Arena and Library project, including plans for soft launch on July 2 and community launch on August 27
• Recommend hosting Back to the Beach Concert Series at Stonebridge Town Centre's Music Pavilion over four Saturdays from July 31 to September 4, 2021, with up to $19,000 sponsorship
• Approve consent agenda items 3.4 through 3.6 as a single resolution

The Coordinated Committee made several recommendations to Council, including declaring a climate crisis (4-3), approving the Back to the Beach Concert Series with up to $19,000 in sponsorship (7-0), and recommending a shortlist of pre-qualified contractors for the twin-pad arena and library project (6-1). A motion to issue an RFP for town-wide reduced speed limits was defeated (2-5). The committee also recommended selecting Dominion Voting as the provider for the 2022 municipal election (7-0).

• Declared climate crisis, forwarded to province and MPs (4-3)
• Approved Back to the Beach Concert Series, up to $19,000 sponsorship (7-0)
• Approved pre-qualified contractor shortlist for twin-pad arena/library (6-1)
• Defeated motion to issue RFP for town-wide reduced speed limits (2-5)
• Recommended Dominion Voting for 2022 election voting method (7-0)
• Approved Wasaga Sundaes event funding up to $6,000 (5-1)
• Approved $10,840 LED sign purchase for Fire Station 1 (consent)
• Approved $178,452.44 for Sunnidale Trails paved shoulder (consent)

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessible Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss accessibility updates, including new accessible parking spaces near the beachfront, a Committee of Adjustment application for 3097 Mosley Street, and ongoing items like the Town Hall elevator. Several items are postponed due to COVID-19, including the Accessibility Recognition Award and an in-school event.

• Addition of two on-road accessible parking spaces on 2nd Street North
• Playland Parking Lot accessible parking spaces – TBD
• Review of Committee of Adjustment File No. A11/21 for 3097 Mosley Street
• Town Hall elevator – ongoing update
• Provincial Parks wheelchair rentals: 12 uses in 2019, none in 2020 due to COVID-19

The Accessible Advisory Committee approved the March 25, 2021 minutes (8-0) and expressed support for the Committee of Adjustment application at 3097 Mosley Street, with a note that original requirements be reinstated if the property's use changes. The committee also received updates on new accessible parking spaces on Second Street and proposed additions in Playland and Spruce Street lots, and discussed ongoing items like the Town Hall elevator and postponed events due to COVID-19.

• Approved March 25, 2021 minutes (8-0)
• Supported Committee of Adjustment File A11/21 for 3097 Mosley Street
• Noted completion of two new accessible parking spaces on Second Street
• Proposed two additional accessible spaces in Playland Parking Lot and one in Spruce Street Lot
• Postponed Accessibility Recognition Award due to COVID-19
• Postponed In-School Accessibility Event to 2021 due to COVID-19

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including adopting prior minutes and discussing ongoing projects. The agenda lists unfinished business items such as a digitalized heritage walking tour, social media updates, an interpretive panel, and the committee budget, plus new business like a community update and a tour of archives. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Adoption of April 12, 2021 minutes
• Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour update
• Social media update (Throwback Thursdays)
• Interpretive Panel discussion
• Review of Committee Terms of Reference

The Historical Advisory Committee voted to accept the April 12, 2021 minutes (8-0). The Hometown Heroes project was placed in abeyance until 2022 and removed from the agenda. The committee discussed the Interpretive Panel, budget, and Archives progress, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of April 12, 2021 meeting (8-0)
• Placed Hometown Heroes project in abeyance until 2022

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council meets virtually on April 27, 2021, to consider several items, including a petition to reopen Beach Drive, a request to temporarily permit a second take-out restaurant at 10 Main Street, and a zoning by-law amendment to remove a holding symbol for a townhouse development. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, reports from closed session, and correspondence from the Ministry of Long-Term Care about a long-term care home application.

• Petition to reopen Beach Drive
• Temporary exemption from zoning and site plan for take-out restaurant at 10 Main Street until September 30, 2021
• Zoning by-law amendment to remove Holding (H) Symbol for Blocks 50, 56, 60 in Georgian Sands Village Subdivision (58 townhouses)
• Closed session to discuss property security and land acquisition/disposition
• Ministry of Long-Term Care letter re: Primacare long-term care home application

Council approved entering into a Subdivision Agreement with ELM Wasaga Beach (2016) Inc. for Draft Plan of Subdivision PS01/19, covering Blocks 50, 56, 58-60 on Plan 51M-1158, subject to conditions including executing addendum agreements and clearing draft plan conditions. Council also approved a temporary zoning exemption for a second take-out restaurant at 10 Main Street until September 30, 2021, and a new lease for 93 Beach Drive, Unit C (Playland Miniature Golf). A notice of motion to declare a climate crisis was introduced by Councillor Belanger but no vote was recorded on it.

• Approved Subdivision Agreement with ELM Wasaga Beach (2016) Inc. for PS01/19 (7-0)
• Approved temporary zoning exemption for second take-out restaurant at 10 Main Street until Sept 30, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved new lease for 93 Beach Drive, Unit C (Playland Miniature Golf) (6-1)
• Approved removal of Holding (H) Symbol for Blocks 50, 56, 60 in Georgian Sands Village, subject to conditions (7-0)
• Approved processing of Site Plan Application SP05/20 for ELM Wasaga Beach Inc. (7-0)
• Authorized signing of Addendum Master Subdivision Agreement and Addendum Stage 2 External Servicing Agreement with ELM (7-0)
• Approved purchase of new phone system, max $22,000 plus HST, if grant unsuccessful (7-0)
• Received petition to reopen Beach Drive for information (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing several items, including extending the closure of Beach Drive for the 2021 summer season due to high water levels, considering a temporary mobile food trailer exemption at 10 Main Street, and reviewing a report on an optional small business property tax sub-class. The committee will make recommendations to Council on these matters.

• Extend Beach Drive closure for 2021 summer season; sand removal costs estimated $50,000-$85,000
• Temporary exemption for mobile food trailer at 10 Main Street until September 30, 2021
• Consider implementation of Small Business Property Sub-class for 2022 taxation year
• Report on Beach Drive closure update with water level projections

The Committee of the Whole recommended extending the Beach Drive closure for the 2021 summer season, approved a temporary mobile food trailer at 10 Main Street, and declined to create a resident-only parking pod on Beach Drive. It also recommended awarding contracts for multi-purpose tractors and pedestrian signals, and suspending certain fees and penalties from May to September 2021. All recommendations are subject to final Council approval.

• Recommended extending Beach Drive closure for summer 2021 (6-1)
• Approved temporary mobile food trailer at 10 Main Street until Sept 30, 2021 (7-0)
• Recommended against resident-only pod on Beach Drive and Spruce St lot (7-0)
• Recommended awarding RFP FL2021-06 for two tractors to Cubex Ltd. and Joe Johnson Equipment Inc. ($415,939.28)
• Recommended awarding Mosley St pedestrian signals contract to Guild Electric Co. ($434,891.71)
• Recommended suspending penalties, interest, and late charges on taxes and water bills May 1-Sept 30, 2021
• Recommended $2,500 partnership with Institute of Southern Georgian Bay for sustainability series
• Received reports on frozen assessment, DC rate changes, and provincial emergency letters

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting to decide on two applications: a minor variance to expand a non-complying dwelling at 57 Laidlaw Street, and a consent and minor variance for a boundary adjustment at 1082 River Road West. Staff recommend approval for both, with conditions.

• Minor variance A06/21 for 57 Laidlaw Street to expand a non-complying dwelling, reducing side yard setback to 1.10 m and dwelling unit area to 79.4 sq m (855 sq ft).
• Consent B04/21 and minor variance A13/21 for 1082 River Road West to transfer a 17 sq m parcel to 142 Glenwood Drive to meet minimum lot frontage.
• Conditions for 57 Laidlaw Street include a Lot Grading and Drainage Plan and a Road Occupation Permit.
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom at 3:00 PM on April 19, 2021.

The Committee of Adjustment approved eight of nine applications, including minor variances and consents for boundary adjustments. One application was deferred at the applicant's request. All approvals were unanimous, with one member recusing themselves from a vote on a property they had an interest in.

• Approved minor variance for addition at 57 Laidlaw Street (5-0)
• Approved consent and minor variance for boundary adjustment at 1082 River Road West (5-0)
• Approved consent for boundary adjustment at 142 and 134 Glenwood Drive (5-0)
• Approved consent and minor variance for boundary adjustments at 142 Glenwood Drive (5-0)
• Approved minor variance for semi-detached dwelling at 46 29th Street North (5-0)
• Approved minor variance for drive-through restaurant at 1274 Mosley Street (5-0)
• Deferred minor variance application at 3097 Mosley Street (5-0)
• Approved minor variance at 37 62nd Street North (5-0)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Historical Advisory Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes adoption of March 1, 2021 minutes and updates on ongoing projects such as a digitalized heritage walking tour, social media, an interpretive panel, Hometown Heroes, a Bowers family interview, HAC awards, budget, and the Dardanella project. No new decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of March 1, 2021 minutes
• Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour update
• Interpretive Panel update
• Hometown Heroes update
• Budget discussion

The Historical Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the March 1, 2021 meeting, selected the location for the 2020/2021 Interpretive Panel (on or near Festival Square, subject to Public Works approval), and chose the recipients of the 2020 Historical Significant Award and Historical Appreciation Award. The committee also discussed ongoing projects including the digitalized Heritage Walking Tour, social media updates, the Bowers family interview, and the status of the Dardanella building, with no decisions made on those items.

• Approved minutes of March 1, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved placement of 2020/2021 Interpretive Panel on or near Festival Square, subject to Public Works approval (8-0)
• Approved recipient of 2020 Historical Significant Award (8-0)
• Approved recipient of 2020 Historical Appreciation Award (8-0)

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting via Zoom to receive informational updates, including a presentation from Simcoe County District School Board Trustee Tanya Snell on strategic priorities and COVID-19 response, the March 2021 Fire Department report, and correspondence from the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Presentation by SCDSB Trustee Tanya Snell on school board updates
• Fire Department March 2021 report: 47 fire and life safety inspections, 1 virtual public education event
• ORFA letter on COVID-19 recreation facility challenges
• Wasaga Beach Public Library Board minutes from February 22, 2021
• Community Services accounts for March 1-31, 2021 deferred to May meeting

The Coordinated Committee recommended Council award the Bay Sands External Area and Local Drainage Improvements Phase 1 contract to SMRS Construction for $1,916,486.02 (including HST). The committee also recommended awarding contracts for the Water Pollution Control Plant Tertiary Filter Upgrades ($1,514,700) and the River Road West Water Tower Interior Coating Replacement ($580,050). All recommendations were carried on recorded votes, with one 6-1 vote on downtown policy amendments and one 5-1 vote on development charge rates.

• Recommended awarding Bay Sands drainage contract to SMRS Construction for $1,916,486.02 (7-0)
• Recommended awarding WPCP Tertiary Filter Upgrades to Peak Construction Group Ltd. for $1,514,700 (consent agenda)
• Recommended awarding River Road West Water Tower coating to Jacques Daoust Coatings Management Inc. for $580,050 (consent agenda)
• Recommended adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 56 and related zoning/CIP amendments (6-1)
• Recommended approving updated Development Charge Bylaws (5-1)
• Referred skate park noise complaint to staff for further report (7-0)
• Referred proposed cycling circuit at Wasaga Sports Park to staff for review (7-0)
• Received SCDSB Trustee update for information (7-0)

Special Council

This special council meeting focuses on the Beach Area 1 Lands redevelopment. Council will receive an update on the Request for Proposals (RFP) process, hear from the fairness monitor, and move into closed session for confidential commercial discussions. The meeting also includes committee appointment changes and a confirmatory by-law.

• Update on RFP for redevelopment of Beach Area 1 Lands, with preferred proponent recommendation expected April 22, 2021
• Fairness monitor Bill Mocsan to provide training on RFP presentation evaluation and fairness best practices
• Closed session to discuss trade secrets and commercial information related to Beach Area 1 development
• Committee of Adjustment appointments: remove Joseph Emmons, add Suzanne Reu; remove Edward Stanyk, add Adam Harrod; remove Janet Farr, add Debra Filak
• Confirmatory by-law 2021-34 to adopt meeting proceedings

Council waived its rules of procedure to correct an omission in a previously passed deeming by-law, then passed By-law 2021-35 to deem Lot 76 and a footpath on Plan 1369 not part of a registered plan of subdivision, repealing By-law 2021-24. Council also approved changes to committee appointments, received an update on the Beach Area 1 redevelopment RFP, and received a fairness training presentation. The meeting moved into closed session to discuss confidential information related to the Beach Area 1 development.

• Waived rules of procedure to add a corrected deeming by-law to the agenda (7-0).
• Passed By-law 2021-35, deeming Lot 76 and a footpath on Plan 1369 not a registered plan of subdivision, repealing By-law 2021-24 (7-0).
• Amended committee appointments: removed Joseph Emmons, added Suzanne Reu; removed Edward Stanyk, added Adam Harrod; removed Janet Farr, added Debra Filak (7-0).
• Received the CAO's update on the Request for Proposals for Beach Area 1 Lands redevelopment (6-1).
• Received a presentation from Mocsan Consulting on RFP presentation evaluation fairness best practices (7-0).
• Moved into closed session to discuss confidential trade secret or negotiation information (7-0).
• Received information from closed session regarding Beach Area 1 Development (7-0).
• Passed By-law 2021-34 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting (7-0).

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council meets virtually on March 30, 2021. Council will hear a presentation from the OPP on drug awareness, including local opioid statistics and enforcement efforts. They will also consider approving February accounts totaling $3,062,935.77, a $10,000 allocation for the Wasaga-Licious business recovery event, and several routine reports and minutes. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a lease matter regarding the security of municipal property.

• OPP presentation on drug awareness, including opioid-related deaths and seizures in Wasaga Beach
• Approval of February 1-28, 2021 accounts in the amount of $3,062,935.77
• Allocation of up to $10,000 for the Wasaga-Licious Business Recovery Event
• Recognition of CAO George Vadeboncoeur for 25 years of service
• Closed session to discuss security of municipal property (lease matter)

Council approved the February 2021 accounts totaling $3,062,935.77 and passed 10 by-laws, including agreements for transit funding, computer services, and a lease renewal. It also approved up to $10,000 for the Wasaga-Licious event, a fundraising strategy for the twin-pad arena and library, and an un-budgeted expenditure for an Age-Friendly Business Program Assistant. All decisions were carried unanimously (7-0).

• Approved February 2021 accounts of $3,062,935.77 (7-0)
• Passed 10 by-laws including Safe Restart transit funding, Compu-SOLVE services, and lease agreement for 93 Beach Drive (7-0)
• Approved up to $10,000 for Wasaga-Licious event marketing and prizes (7-0)
• Approved naming opportunities methodology for twin-pad arena and library fundraising (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 un-budgeted expenditure for Age-Friendly Business Program Assistant (7-0)
• Approved lease renewal for 93 Beach Drive, Unit A (COPA Wasaga) (7-0)
• Received OPP drug awareness presentation for information (7-0)
• Referred Solicitor General's letter on OPP detachment boards to staff (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including awarding contracts for park and infrastructure projects. The most significant items are the proposed awards for landscape architectural services for Glendale Park redevelopment and the replacement of the Orchard Park Drive pedestrian bridge. The agenda also includes a report on upcoming events from April to September.

• Award RFP#PW2021-11 for Glendale Park redevelopment design to EDS Group Inc. for $49,682.00 (excl. HST)
• Award Contract No. PW2021-14 for Orchard Park Drive Pedestrian Bridge replacement to Landco Group Inc. for $188,742.25 (excl. HST, incl. contingencies)
• Award engineering services for the bridge project to Planmac Engineering Inc. for $20,300 (excl. HST)
• Receive April to September Events Summary Report for information

The Committee of the Whole recommended awarding contracts for the Glendale Park redevelopment and Orchard Park Drive pedestrian bridge replacement, and selected Colliers International for the Twin Pad Arena and Library bid document review. It also recommended maintaining the by-laws prohibiting backyard chickens on non-rural lots and approving several other items, including a junior planner contract and a development charge deferral agreement for Sterling Homes. All recommendations are subject to final approval by Council.

• Recommended awarding Glendale Park redevelopment consultant contract to EDS Group Inc. for $49,682 (7-0)
• Recommended awarding Orchard Park Drive pedestrian bridge replacement to Landco Group Inc. for $192,064.11 total (7-0)
• Recommended maintaining by-laws prohibiting backyard chickens on non-rural lots (7-0)
• Recommended approving un-budgeted $86,670 for one-year Junior Planner contract (7-0)
• Recommended approving development charge deferral agreement with Sterling Homes (7-0)
• Recommended selecting Colliers International for Twin Pad Arena and Library bid review for $52,800 (6-1)
• Recommended approving Sponsorship and Naming Policy and Donor Recognition Policy for Twin Pad Arena and Library (7-0)
• Recommended approving un-budgeted $6,000 for FOI software licensing (7-0)

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Accessible Advisory Committee meets via Zoom on March 25, 2021. The main item is a presentation by Colliers Project Leaders on accessibility compliance for the new Arena/Library project, with committee feedback sought. The committee will also discuss unfinished business, including the 'Flagging Access' initiative, Town Hall elevator, portable Mobi-lift, and an accessibility award recipient selection.

• Presentation: Colliers Project Leaders on new Arena/Library accessibility compliance
• Unfinished business: 'Flagging Access' awareness initiative
• Unfinished business: Town Hall elevator (ongoing)
• Unfinished business: Portable Mobi-lift (ongoing)
• New business: Access Awareness Week May 31-June 4, 2021, flag raising May 31 at 10am

The Accessible Advisory Committee approved the March 5, 2020 minutes and discussed the new Arena/Library project's accessibility features, requesting more dedicated accessible parking. Members supported continuing electronic meetings during COVID-19. No formal decisions were made on other items; most were updates or ongoing matters.

• Approved March 5, 2020 minutes (7-0)
• Supported continuing electronic meetings during COVID-19

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment met virtually on March 15, 2021, to consider applications for minor variances and a consent (lot severance). They approved a variance for a detached garage at 10 Riverside Crescent, a consent and variance for a lot severance at 76 Forest Avenue, and a variance for an addition at 27 49th Street South. The meeting included public input and conditions for approvals.

• Approved minor variance A01/21 for 10 Riverside Crescent to allow a larger detached garage (129 sq m, 6m height) with conditions including NVCA permit and removal of a tin shed.
• Approved consent B01/21 and minor variance A02/21 for 76 Forest Avenue to create a second residential lot, with conditions including parkland contribution and utility connections.
• Discussed minor variance A32/20 for 27 49th Street South to permit an addition to a non-complying dwelling, with neighbour concerns about privacy.
• All applications were approved with conditions; no public opposition was recorded for the first two items.

The Committee of Adjustment approved minor variances for properties at 46 Shore Line East, Lot 26 Concession 9, and 34 46th Street, and approved two consent applications to sever 1 Riverdale Drive into three lots. Three applications were deferred: 1196 Shore Lane, 57 Laidlaw Street, and three consent requests for 1082 River Road West and 142 Glenwood Drive. All decisions were made by recorded vote.

• Approved minor variance A04/21 for 46 Shore Line East to allow a larger home (height increase to 9.83m, footprint +30 sq m) with conditions.
• Approved minor variance A05/21 for Lot 26, Concession 9 to allow 48 townhouses with reduced front yards and increased lot coverage.
• Approved minor variance A07/21 for 34 46th Street to allow a new cottage and accessory structure, but denied relief for the existing driveway setback.
• Approved consents B02/21 and B03/21 for 1 Riverdale Drive to sever the property into three residential lots, with conditions including parkland contribution and demolition of existing structures.
• Deferred minor variance A03/21 for 1196 Shore Lane pending revised plans.
• Deferred minor variance A06/21 for 57 Laidlaw Street because applicants were not present and the proposal differed from public notice.
• Deferred consents B04/21, B05/21, and B06/21 for 1082 River Road West and 142 Glenwood Drive because applicants and agent were unavailable.

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is holding a virtual public meeting to hear submissions on a proposed Official Plan Amendment (OP03/20) and Zoning By-law Amendment (Z07/20) for lands known as Block 196, Plan 51M-914 and Part 1 in Plan 51R-39252. The committee will also consider several staff reports, including a new fire pumper's additional costs, a proposed Rockin' the River event, and multiple public works contract awards.

• Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment OP03/20 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z07/20 for Block 196, Plan 51M-914 and Part 1 in Plan 51R-39252
• Fire Department report for February 2021: 17 fire and life safety inspections completed, 0 public education events
• New Pumper Additional Costs: $22,487.90 unbudgeted expenditure for a Pierce Sabre Pumper Truck
• Rockin' the River event proposed for August 7, 2021, with up to $20,000 from Special Events budget and application for Simcoe County grant up to $10,000
• Tender awards: Granular 'A' to Lafarge Canada Ltd. (PW2021-02), Line Painting to Diamond Line Painting (PW2021-03), Asphalt Road Repair to McQueen-Vue Paving Inc. (PW2021-04)

The Coordinated Committee recommended Council award the Ramblewood Drive Reconstruction contract to Ratcliff Excavating and Grading Inc. for $4,033,582.19 plus HST, with a total approved construction cost of $4,104,573.24. The committee also recommended awarding several other public works contracts, including Granular 'A' supply to Lafarge Canada Ltd., line painting to Diamond Line Painting, asphalt repair to McQueen-Vue Paving Inc., hot mix asphalt to Dufferin Construction, dust suppressant to Da-Lee Dust Control, and waste receptacles to Creative Outdoor Advertising. A public meeting was held for a proposed 6-storey, 86-unit apartment building at Wasaga Riverwoods, with no decision made. The committee also recommended approving the Open Patios program extension to January 1, 2022, with no fees.

• Recommended awarding Ramblewood Drive Reconstruction to Ratcliff Excavating and Grading Inc. for $4,033,582.19 plus HST (7-0)
• Recommended awarding Granular 'A' supply tender to Lafarge Canada Ltd. (7-0)
• Recommended awarding line painting contract to Diamond Line Painting (7-0)
• Recommended awarding asphalt repair RFQ to McQueen-Vue Paving Inc. (7-0)
• Recommended awarding hot mix asphalt contract to Dufferin Construction (7-0)
• Recommended awarding dust suppressant RFQ to Da-Lee Dust Control (7-0)
• Recommended approving Open Patios program extension to Jan 1, 2022 with no fees (7-0)
• Directed staff to investigate reducing town speed limit to 40 km/h (7-0)

Special Council

At this special meeting, Council will hold public consultations on proposed downtown policy amendments and a cemetery fee addition, and consider increasing the CAO's authority to spend on a fairness monitor for beachfront redevelopment proposals from $5,000 to $10,000. They will also pass several by-laws, including one to amend cemetery fees and another to authorize a transit cleaning funding agreement.

• Public meeting on proposed Downtown Policy Amendments (Official Plan, Zoning By-law, Community Improvement Plan)
• Public meeting on proposed 2021 fee addition for winter interments at Wasaga Beach Cemetery ($1,500 full lot, $300 cremation lot)
• CAO report recommending increase in fairness monitor contract maximum to $10,000 for beachfront redevelopment RFP evaluation
• By-law 2021-19 to amend fees and charges for cemetery winter burial surcharge
• By-law 2021-21 to authorize agreement with Ontario for Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning funding (up to $9,202)

Council unanimously passed a motion formally requesting the Province of Ontario release the COVID-19 emergency brake for the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit and return the region to the Red level. Council also approved increasing the CAO's spending authority for a fairness monitor to $10,000 for beachfront redevelopment proposal evaluations. A public meeting was held on proposed downtown policy amendments, with comments to be considered by staff for a future report.

• Approved motion requesting province lift COVID-19 emergency brake and return region to Red level (7-0)
• Approved increase to $10,000 for fairness monitor contract during beachfront redevelopment evaluation (7-0)
• Held public meeting on proposed downtown Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and Community Improvement Plan amendments
• Held public meeting on proposed cemetery winter interment surcharge fee amendment
• Passed By-laws 2021-19 through 2021-22, including fees amendment, officer appointment, transit agreement, and meeting confirmation (7-0)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss routine business, including adoption of minutes and updates on heritage projects. The most consequential item is a proposed letter to Council urging consideration of the historic value of the Dardanella Dance Hall ("The Dard") as the town redevelops beachfront property at 131 1st St., including a request for access to remove artifacts if the building is altered or demolished.

• Adoption of February 1, 2021 minutes
• Heritage Walking Tour update (A. Noble)
• Interpretive Panel update (R. King, R. Broad)
• Dardanella Dance Hall recommendation letter to Council
• Budget item: Recognition Plaque

The Historical Advisory Committee approved the submission of a recommendation letter regarding the Dardanella Dance Hall to the Clerk for circulation to Council (7-0). The committee also adopted the minutes from its February 1, 2021 meeting (7-0). Other business included updates on the Heritage Walking Tour, social media, an interpretive panel, and the Hometown Heroes project, with no other formal votes taken.

• Approved submission of Dardanella Dance Hall recommendation letter to Clerk for Council circulation (7-0)
• Adopted minutes of February 1, 2021 meeting (7-0)

Regular Council

The Wasaga Beach Regular Council meeting on February 23, 2021, will consider approving financial assistance for the YMCA to reopen on March 1, 2021, with a total maximum contribution of $49,147.00. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting minutes, receiving correspondence, and approving accounts. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes with up to 5 registrants due to virtual meeting constraints.

• Approve $4,719,602.35 in accounts for January 1-31, 2021
• Support letter to federal/provincial governments for infrastructure funding
• Support concerns about conservation authorities working group
• Receive letters on paid sick days and municipal training
• Approve YMCA reopening assistance: $8,500 start-up plus up to $13,866/month for six months

Council approved financial assistance to help the Wasaga Beach YMCA reopen on March 1, 2021, including a one-time payment of $8,500 and monthly payments of up to $13,866 over six months, for a total maximum contribution of $49,147. Council also passed several by-laws, including those authorizing water servicing construction on Morgan Road and Sunnidale Road, and approved January 2021 accounts totaling $4,719,602.35. A notice of motion was introduced to investigate reducing the town speed limit to 40 km/h.

• Approved up to $49,147 in financial assistance for YMCA reopening (6-0, Foster recused)
• Approved January 2021 accounts totaling $4,719,602.35 (7-0)
• Passed by-law 2021-11 authorizing water servicing construction on Morgan Road (7-0)
• Passed by-law 2021-12 authorizing water servicing construction on Sunnidale Road (7-0)
• Passed by-law 2021-16 exempting certain lands from part lot control (Zancor North Inc.) (7-0)
• Passed by-law 2021-10 authorizing OILC financing application (6-1, Belanger opposed)
• Passed by-law 2021-13 delegating routine powers to officers (6-1, Belanger opposed)
• Passed by-law 2021-17 authorizing YMCA MOU (6-0, Foster recused)

Committee of the Whole

The Wasaga Beach Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend to Council several items: switching group benefits providers, awarding contracts for new vehicles, and receiving an update on the financial impact of COVID-19. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom.

• Transfer Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability benefits from Canada Life to Desjardin effective May 1, 2021
• Award light duty vehicle purchase to Hanna Motor Sales Co. Ltd. for $95,143.00 (excluding H.S.T.)
• Award side-by-side utility vehicle purchase to Sturgeon Point Marina Ltd. for $26,729.99 (excluding H.S.T.)
• Receive COVID-19 financial impact report showing net impact of -$239,159 for 2020, offset by $806,600 grant funding

The Committee of the Whole recommended Council approve transferring life and long-term disability benefits to Desjardin, renewing short-term disability and health/dental with Canada Life, and allocating $75,000 from a refund deposit account to the Administration Reserve. It also recommended awarding contracts for two pickup trucks to Hanna Motor Sales and a utility vehicle to Sturgeon Point Marina. All recommendations passed unanimously (7-0).

• Recommended benefit transfer to Desjardin and renewal with Canada Life (7-0)
• Recommended $75,000 allocation to Administration Reserve (7-0)
• Recommended awarding $95,143 pickup truck contract to Hanna Motor Sales (7-0)
• Recommended awarding $26,729.99 utility vehicle contract to Sturgeon Point Marina (7-0)
• Received COVID-19 financial impact report for information (7-0)
• Received economic impact and forecast report for information (7-0)
• Recommended authorizing CAO to complete POST Promise and TIAO Safe Travels Stamp application (7-0)
• Received closed session reports on cyber security and employee negotiations (7-0)

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to discuss community services items, including a recommendation to extend the Town Hall and Public Works cleaning contract with C.A. Sellers Cleaning Services Limited for two years at a cost of $134,000 plus taxes. The committee will also receive updates on the Fire Department's January 2021 report and the In from the Cold program, which was cancelled by organizers due to pandemic-related issues.

• Recommendation to extend custodial contract with C.A. Sellers Cleaning Services Limited for two years (May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023) for $134,000 plus taxes
• Fire Department Monthly Report for January 2021 to be received for information
• Update on In from the Cold program, noting its cancellation effective January 29, 2021
• Consent agenda covering items 3.4 to 3.7 to be approved by one resolution

The Coordinated Committee recommended Council approve a $36.5 million floating-rate capital loan from Infrastructure Ontario to finance the Main Street Bridge, the new arena and library building, and related HST cashflow. The committee also recommended extending the Town Hall and Public Works cleaning contract with C.A. Sellers Cleaning Services Limited for two years at $134,000 plus taxes, and recommended moving forward with pre-qualifying general contractors for the Twin-Pad Arena and Library project. All recommendations are subject to final approval by Council.

• Recommended $36.5M Infrastructure Ontario loan for Main Street Bridge, arena/library (7-0, 6-1)
• Recommended 2-year extension of C.A. Sellers cleaning contract, $134,000 plus taxes (7-0)
• Recommended RFPQ for Twin-Pad Arena/Library general contractors (6-1)
• Recommended no further Golf Course Road traffic calming action except all-way stop analysis (6-1)
• Recommended adopting updated Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy 1-3 (6-1)
• Recommended adopting amendments to Procedural By-law for electronic in-camera meetings (6-1)
• Recommended approving 2021 Municipal Grant Program allocations (7-0)
• Recommended authorizing CAO to discuss Business Park land transfer with Zancor (7-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment met virtually on February 8, 2021, to consider applications for minor variance and consent (lot severances). They approved a minor variance for 25 Wood Avenue, a consent for 140 58th Street South, and two related consents for 150 58th Street South, while deferring a minor variance for 2749th Street South. The meeting also included adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minor variance A32/20 for 27 49th Street South (deferred)
• Approved consent B06/20 for 25 Wood Avenue to create two lots for semi-detached dwellings
• Approved consents B20/20, B21/20, B22/20 for 140 and 150 58th Street South to rearrange lot lines and create a new building lot
• Conditions include payment of fees, parkland contribution, and obtaining building permits within 12 months

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three applications on the agenda: a minor variance for a detached garage at 10 Riverside Crescent, a consent to sever and a minor variance at 76 Forest Avenue, and a minor variance for an addition at 27 49th Street South. Each approval was carried 5-0 with conditions, including requirements for permits, drainage plans, and removal of a shed.

• Approved minor variance A01/21 for 10 Riverside Crescent to allow a larger, taller detached garage in the front yard, with conditions including NVCA permit and removal of existing tin shed (5-0)
• Approved consent B01/21 for 76 Forest Avenue to create one new residential lot, with conditions including parkland contribution and service connections (5-0)
• Approved minor variance A02/21 for 76 Forest Avenue to reduce side yard setback to 1.4m for existing dwelling, tied to consent approval (5-0)
• Approved minor variance A32/20 for 27 49th Street South to allow an addition with reduced side yard setback, with conditions including grading plan (5-0)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting via Zoom to discuss ongoing heritage initiatives. Agenda items include unfinished business on the Heritage Walking Tour, social media updates, and various heritage projects, as well as new business covering community updates, association memberships, Heritage Week, and 2021 budgets.

• Heritage Walking Tour update
• Social media update including Throwback Thursdays and website review
• Interpretive Panel for R. Broad and R. King
• HAC and Archives 2021 Budgets
• Amelia Earhart Project discussion

The Historical Advisory Committee approved the January 4, 2021 minutes (6-0) and discussed several heritage projects. Members agreed to send a letter to Council reiterating the Dardanella's historical importance and requesting first right of refusal to remove artifacts if the building is sold. The committee also agreed to join two heritage associations, each at $35 per year, and discussed the new Archives building move, Heritage Week submissions, and budget concerns.

• Approved January 4, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Agreed to send letter to Council on Dardanella historical significance and first right of refusal
• Agreed to join Community Heritage Ontario and Archives Association of Ontario ($35 each/year)
• Agreed to submit six narrated videos for Heritage Week
• Agreed to investigate recognition plaque for HAC Awards recipients
• Agreed to explore 2022 calendar as fundraiser

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council meets via Zoom to adopt minutes, receive correspondence, and consider staff reports. Key items include approving December 2020 accounts of $14,695,514.34, a $9,000 TransitFare online payment upgrade for transit smart cards, and adopting a Municipal Cannabis Retail Policy Statement to guide comments on retail cannabis store applications.

• Approve December 1-31, 2020 accounts totaling $14,695,514.34
• TransitFare Online Payment Upgrade for $9,000 (excl. HST) with annual hosting fee of $9,250 starting year 2
• Adopt Municipal Cannabis Retail Policy Statement and By-law for commenting on store license applications
• Support Township of Nairn and Hyman's resolution on closure of non-essential businesses during pandemic
• Receive letters on Gas Tax Program, Source Protection Committee, and Seniors Active Living Centre funding

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is deciding whether to replace the Blue Flag beach certification with the Green Ribbon Champion program, and to approve an unbudgeted $7,250 software support extension. The Blue Flag report reviews 13 years of costs and benefits, recommending the switch and a year-end update.

• Approve $7,250 plus HST for Marmak MiLISA Bulk Uploader support, funded from Building Department budget or Building Reserve
• Replace Blue Flag program with Green Ribbon Champion program
• Report on Blue Flag costs: $23,012 in safety equipment, $4,716 in signage, $9,558 in flagpoles, $10,228 in water quality testing, $13,000 in certification fees since 2007
• Staff to report back at end of 2021 on Green Ribbon progress

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment meets virtually on January 18, 2021, to consider four applications. It will vote on proposed approvals for three properties and a deferral for one, plus adopt prior meeting minutes. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom at 3:00 PM.

• Application B20/20 and B21/20 at 140 58th Street South — recommended for approval with conditions
• Application B22/20 at 140 58th Street South — recommended for approval with conditions
• Application A32/20 at 27 49th Street South — recommended for deferral
• Application B06/20 at 25 Wood Avenue — recommended for approval with conditions
• Adoption of minutes from December 14, 2020 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved three consent applications, allowing the creation of new residential lots at 25 Wood Avenue and 58th Street South, and deferred a minor variance application for 27 49th Street South. All approvals were unanimous (5-0) and subject to conditions including fees, services, and timelines.

• Approved consent B06/20 for 25 Wood Avenue to create one residential lot (5-0)
• Approved consent B20/20 for 140 58th Street South to add severed land to abutting property (5-0)
• Approved consent B21/20 for 150 58th Street South to add severed land to abutting property (5-0)
• Approved consent B22/20 for 140 58th Street South to create one residential lot (5-0)
• Deferred minor variance A32/20 for 27 49th Street South (5-0)

Coordinated Committee

The Coordinated Committee is reviewing a revised design for the twin-pad arena and library facility. The proposal includes an updated building size of approximately 117,328 square feet and a refined distribution of project expenses within a $59,970,307.00 total budget.

• Updated scope for twin-pad arena and library facility (approx. 117,328 gross sq. ft.)
• Total project budget of $59,970,307.00
• Proposed contract amendment for MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Ltd. increasing fee by $168,193.00
• Estimated construction cost of $42,800,000.00

The Coordinated Committee recommended Council approve the updated scope and $59,970,307 budget for the twin-pad arena and library, and an architectural contract amendment increasing fees by $168,193. It also recommended approving the Out of the Cold program in the Recreation Hall with a 75% fee reduction, and a $22,000 contribution to South Georgian Bay Tourism. Several reports and accounts were received for information.

• Recommended updated twin-pad arena and library scope and $59,970,307 budget (6-1)
• Recommended $168,193 architectural contract amendment with MJMA (6-1)
• Recommended Out of the Cold program in Recreation Hall with 75% fee reduction (7-0)
• Recommended $22,000 contribution to South Georgian Bay Tourism (6-0, Foster recused)
• Recommended non-renewal of Caring Hands waste bin contract and RFP issuance
• Accepted Sunnidale Trails park block conceptual design in principle (7-0)
• Received December 2020 fire, transit, water, and building reports
• Recommended 2021 Christmas closure of municipal office for 3 days

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting on January 4, 2021. The agenda includes adopting minutes from December 7, 2020, and discussing unfinished business such as an interpretive panel, social media updates, and heritage projects. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is largely procedural and administrative.

• Adoption of December 7, 2020 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Interpretive Panel by R. Broad
• Social media update including Throwback Thursday and narrated videos
• Hometown Heroes project update by R. Broad
• Bowers Family History discussion by K. Bowles

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee met virtually on January 4, 2021, and adopted the minutes of its December 7, 2020 meeting as amended (6-0). Members discussed procedures for adding agenda items, the placement of an HMS Wasaga interpretive panel, and social media updates, including a plan to check with retirement communities about distributing flyers. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes adoption; most items were discussions or updates for future meetings.

• Adopted December 7, 2020 meeting minutes as amended (6-0)
• Discussed placing HMS Wasaga interpretive panel on Main St. bridge corner (no decision)
• Agreed to keep interpretive panel item on agenda
• Discussed advertising HAC events via water bills and retirement community flyers (no decision)
• Agreed to consider history-focused Facebook groups for advertising (no decision)
• Noted Amelia Earhart project to be added to February 1, 2021 agenda
• Discussed Hometown Heroes list, to be addressed in February
• Noted Archives move planning with George Vadeboncoeur and Chris Roos