Wasaga Beach public meetings in 2022

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council meets on December 15, 2022, to receive the first draft of the 2023 Operating and Capital Budget and consider pre-budget approval for Canada Day 2023 entertainment, including a $30,000 expenditure for a headlining performer. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, a closed session for confidential matters, reports from closed session, and several unfinished business items. Most items are routine or informational, with the budget and Canada Day funding being the main actionable decisions.

• 2023 Budget - Draft 1 presented for information
• Pre-budget approval for Canada Day 2023 entertainment: up to $30,000 for a headliner, funded by $12,500 from 2022 budget, $17,500 from Recreation General Reserve, plus reallocation of $13,800 from Musical Entertainment and $7,000 from Patio Music Program
• Closed session items include beachfront development matters, records management, and Canada Day entertainment details
• Unfinished business includes re-opening Beach Drive, Whistleblower Policy, Nondisclosure Agreements, Snow Removal Services, Delegated Authority, Advisory Committees
• Ombudsman Ontario letter regarding a closed meeting complaint received for information

Council approved funding for a Canada Day performer and passed by-laws appointing a Chief Administrative Officer and establishing municipal fees. They also received the first draft of the 2023 budget for information.

• Approved ~$30,000 for 2023 Canada Day headliner (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2022-94 appointing Andrew McNeill as Chief Administrative Officer (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2022-95 to establish municipal fees and charges (7-0)
• Approved Coordinated Committee Reports of December 8, 2022 (6-1)
• Referred Olympia Ice Resurfacer Advertising Wrap Sale report back to staff (7-0)
• Received 2023 Operating and Capital Budget Draft 1 for information (7-0)
• Confirmed direction on beachfront development and records management matters (7-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will meet on December 12, 2022, to consider 11 applications for variances and consents (minor exemptions from zoning rules). The agenda includes routine items like appointing officers, adopting minutes, and disclosing interests. All applications are listed with a recommendation for approval.

• Variance application A29/22 for 1380 River Road East (Adam Vokes)
• Consent applications B20/22 for Leslie Anne Drive (Dan McFarlane)
• Consent applications B21/22 and B22/22 for 12 Norman Avenue (Orlando Corporation)
• Consent application B23/22 for Zoo Park Rd (Judy Wales)
• Variance application A30/22 for 164 Santos Lane (Sarah Stanshall)

The Committee of Adjustment approved several applications for lot creations, easement expansions, and minor variances for residential setbacks and structures. Some applications were approved with specific conditions regarding drainage and the removal of encroachments on neighboring land.

• Approved minor variance for side yard setbacks at 1380 River Road East (3-2)
• Approved certificate of cancellation for lands at Leslie Anne Drive (5-0)
• Approved general use and access easement expansions at 12 Norman Avenue (5-0)
• Approved creation of one new lot at Zoo Park Rd, Pt Lt 26 (5-0)
• Approved minor variance for deck setback at 164 Santos Lane (5-0)
• Approved creation of two new lots at Joanne Crescent, Lot 3 (3-2)
• Approved creation of two new lots at Joanne Crescent, Lot 2 (3-2)
• Approved minor variance for minimum lot area at Joanne Crescent, Lot 3 (3-2)

Coordinated Committee

The Coordinated Committee is holding public meetings and considering staff recommendations on proposed 2023 water and wastewater rates, as well as general fees and charges. The committee will also receive presentations on library branding and departmental structures, and review monthly reports from the fire and recreation departments.

• Proposed 3.5% water and 4.0% wastewater rate increases, raising average residential bill by $25.26/year
• Proposed 2023 fees and charges increases, effective January 1, 2023, with by-law consideration on December 15, 2022
• Development Charges indexed at 15.6% for 2023
• Presentation on new branding for Wasaga Beach Public Library
• Recreation, Events & Facilities update including landscape design for 1621 Mosley Street

The Coordinated Committee recommended that Council approve proposed fee and charge increases effective January 1, 2023. The committee also recommended that the Town not call the Note Receivable from Wasaga Distribution Inc. in the 2023 fiscal year.

• Recommended approval of proposed Fees and Charges increases effective Jan 1, 2023 (5-2)
• Recommended that Council not call the Note Receivable from Wasaga Distribution Inc. in 2023 (7-0)
• Received Wasaga Beach Public Library branding presentation (7-0)
• Received Organization Departmental Structures and Function Highlights (7-0)
• Received November 2022 Fire Department Report (7-0)
• Received Engineers' Capital Works Project Status Report (7-0)
• Confirmed direction to Director of Public Works regarding Drainage Outlet Property Matter (7-0)
• Received Building Department Activity Summary for November 2022 (7-0)

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with presentations on the Twin Pad Arena Library Project and the municipality's financial status and budget process. Council will also confirm departmental accounts for October 2022 and pass a confirmatory by-law.

• Presentation on Twin Pad Arena Library Project
• Presentation on Town Finances and Budget process
• Confirmation of Community Services Section accounts for October 2022
• Confirmation of Public Works Section accounts for October 2022
• By-law 2022-83 to confirm proceedings

Council approved the departmental accounts for Community Services, Public Works, Development Services, and General Government Services for the period of October 1-31, 2022. The meeting also included informational presentations on the Twin Pad Arena Library project and the municipal budget process.

• Confirmed Community Services Section accounts for Oct 1-31, 2022 (7-0)
• Confirmed Public Works Section accounts for Oct 1-31, 2022 (7-0)
• Confirmed Development Services Section accounts for Oct 1-31, 2022 (7-0)
• Confirmed General Government Services Section accounts for Oct 1-31, 2022 (7-0)
• Received Twin Pad Arena Library Project presentation for information (7-0)
• Received Town Finances and Budget presentation for information (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2022-83 to confirm proceedings of the December 1, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council will consider approving the award of a specialized transit vehicle contract to Move Mobility Inc. for $158,674.32, funded partly by federal and provincial grants. The council will also review updated terms of reference for the Twin-Pad Arena and Library Construction Steering Group, approve accounts for September and October 2022, and adopt several meeting minutes.

• Award RFP#PW2022-26 for one specialized transit vehicle to Move Mobility Inc. for $158,674.32 (excluding H.S.T.)
• Approve September 2022 accounts totaling $11,015,813.89
• Approve October 2022 accounts totaling $9,598,353.72
• Approve updated Terms of Reference for Twin-Pad Arena and Library Construction Steering Group
• Adopt minutes from five previous council meetings (Oct 20, Nov 15, 16, 17, 24)

Council approved the purchase of a specialized transit vehicle from Move Mobility Inc. and authorized over $20 million in accounts for September and October 2022. Several by-laws were passed, including appointments for fire and emergency management and a zoning amendment for Sterling Homes.

• Awarded contract for one specialized transit vehicle to Move Mobility Inc. for $158,674.32 (7-0)
• Approved September 1-30, 2022 accounts of $11,015,813.89 (7-0)
• Approved October 1-31, 2022 accounts of $9,598,353.72 (7-0)
• Approved updated Terms of Reference for Twin-pad Arena and Library Construction Steering Group (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2022-91 amending Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 2003-60 for Sterling Homes (Westbury Rd) Inc. (7-0)
• Appointed Dan Bell as Deputy Fire Chief and Alternate Community Emergency Management Coordinator (7-0)
• Appointed Craig Williams as Community Emergency Management Coordinator (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2022-89 for indemnification of current and former council members, board members, employees and volunteers (6-0)

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several items, including a donation agreement amendment with the Rotary Club, a signage proposal with fee waiver, and various departmental reports. The committee will also receive updates on capital works, drainage, water systems, and transit, and consider site plan applications and a by-law for the Committee of Adjustment.

• Recommend Council approve a Donation Agreement amendment to return Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach's $16,000 partial payment and accept a full $80,000 sponsorship cheque.
• Recommend Council approve a fundraising signage proposal and waive associated fees of approximately $1,175.00.
• Receive the Town Wide Drainage Master Plan Summary of PIC#1 for information.
• Receive site plan applications SP04/22 (Wasaga Lux) and SP05/22 (44 Beck Street) for information and continue processing.
• Recommend Council adopt updated Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference, repealing by-law 2011-118.

The Coordinated Committee approved a change order for additional storage and workspace at the Twin-pad Arena and Library. The committee also recommended several updates to terms of reference and a new appointment to the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority.

• Approved Twin-pad Arena and Library Change Order 68.0 for $234,202.92 plus HST (6-1)
• Recommended Council approve signage proposal and waive fees of approximately $1,175.00 (7-0)
• Recommended Council approve Donation Agreement amendment to return $16,000.00 to Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach in exchange for $80,000.00 (7-0)
• Recommended Council adopt updated Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference (7-0)
• Recommended Council authorize staff to forward comments on the More Homes Built Faster Act to the Minister (7-0)
• Recommended Council direct staff to research financial assistance for residents to comply with property standards (7-0)
• Recommended Council appoint Councillor Belanger to the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors (7-0)
• Confirmed departmental accounts for Community Services, Public Works, and General Government for September 2022 (7-0)

Special Council

This Special Council meeting includes a closed session for a legal education session under solicitor-client privilege, followed by reports from that session. The main public business is the passage of by-laws appointing Craig Williams as Fire Chief and Gerry Marshall as Interim Chief Administrative Officer, along with a confirmatory by-law for the November 17, 2022 meeting.

• By-law 2022-80: Appoint Craig Williams as Fire Chief, effective December 1, 2022
• By-law 2022-81: Appoint Gerry Marshall as Interim Chief Administrative Officer, effective November 24, 2022
• By-law 2022-82: Confirm proceedings of November 17, 2022 Special Council meeting
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(f) and (3.1) for legal education

Council appointed Craig Williams as Fire Chief and Gerry Marshall as Interim Chief Administrative Officer. Council also confirmed direction to staff regarding an indemnification matter following a closed legal education session.

• Approved appointment of Craig Williams as Fire Chief (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Gerry Marshall as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (7-0)
• Confirmed direction to staff and legal counsel regarding an indemnification matter (7-0)
• Confirmed proceedings of the November 17, 2022 Special Meeting (7-0)

Special Council

This is a special meeting of Wasaga Beach Council with two closed-session education items: an Integrity Commissioner's session and a Beachfront Development session, both under solicitor-client privilege. The only public business is receiving departmental structure highlights and passing the confirmatory by-law 2022-79. No decisions on substantive matters are on the open agenda.

• Closed session: Integrity Commissioner's Education session (Section 239(2)(f) and (3.1) of Municipal Act)
• Closed session: Beachfront Development Education session (same legal basis)
• Receive Organization Departmental Structures and Function Highlights for information
• Pass By-law 2022-79 to confirm proceedings of the November 17, 2022 special meeting

Council met in closed session for education and training regarding the Integrity Commissioner and beachfront development. The meeting concluded with the approval of a confirmatory by-law for the day's proceedings.

• Approved moving into closed session for education and training (6-0)
• Received Integrity Commissioner's Education Session for information (7-0)
• Received Beachfront Development Education Session for information (7-0)
• Deferred Organization Departmental Structures and Function Highlights to a future meeting
• Passed By-law 2022-79 to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting (7-0)

Special Council

This special council meeting includes a closed session for staffing and corporate matters, followed by a series of proposed resolutions. Council will consider directing staff to report on reopening Beach Drive, eliminating Truth Corner, amending the Whistleblower Policy, and studying a snow removal program. They will also consider reports on Bill 23, beachfront sale and development, and new advisory committees.

• Direct staff to report on requirements to re-open Beach Drive
• Direct staff to eliminate Truth Corner
• Direct staff to bring forward amendments to Whistleblower Policy for external administration
• Direct staff to report on driveway windrow snow clearing program costs
• Direct staff to report on implications of Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act)

Council approved the elimination of Truth Corner and directed staff to repeal Indemnification By-law 2020-25. The body also requested several reports on municipal policies, including whistleblower and non-disclosure agreements. Additionally, Council voted to resume unrestricted meetings.

• Approved elimination of Truth Corner (7-0)
• Directed staff to bring forward a by-law to repeal Indemnification By-law 2020-25 (7-0)
• Resolved to resume unrestricted Council and Committee meetings (7-0)
• Directed staff to amend Whistleblower Policy for administration by an external agency (7-0)
• Directed staff to report on requirements to re-open Beach Drive (7-0)
• Requested legal advice on removing non-disclosure agreements for harassment cases (7-0)
• Directed staff to report on costs and staffing for a driveway windrow snow clearing program (7-0)
• Added Building & Development Standards and Library Services directors to Twin-Pad Arena Library Construction Steering Committee (7-0)

Special Council - Inaugural

This is the inaugural meeting of Wasaga Beach's newly elected 2022-2026 council. The agenda includes the oath of office, inaugural addresses, appointment of committee chairs and co-chairs, and passage of a confirmatory by-law. No substantive policy decisions are scheduled.

• Oath of office administered to Mayor Brian Smith, Deputy Mayor Tanya Snell, and Councillors Joe Belanger, Sasha-Rose Dileo, Faye Ego, Ellen Timms, and Richard White
• Appointment of chairs and vice-chairs for Community Services, Public Works, Development Services, and General Government sections of Coordinated Committee
• By-law 2022-77 to confirm proceedings of the inaugural meeting

Council appointed the Chairs and Co-Chairs for the Community Services, Public Works, Development Services, and General Government sections of the Coordinated Committee. The meeting also included the oath of office and inaugural addresses.

• Appointed Chairs and Co-Chairs for Coordinated Committee Standing Committees (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2022-77 to confirm proceedings of the Inaugural meeting (7-0)

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council is meeting on October 20, 2022, to consider routine items including adoption of minutes, receiving correspondence, and approving a one-year facility lease renewal with the Wasaga Beach Woodworkers Club Inc. for Cabin #6 at the Wasaga Stars Arena Recreation Camp, with an option to extend annually for up to four additional years at $300 per year. The agenda also includes receiving reports on proclamations and flag raisings, and a Coordinated Committee report.

• Lease renewal with Wasaga Beach Woodworkers Club Inc. for Cabin #6 at Wasaga Stars Arena (425 River Road West), $300/year, one-year term with up to four annual extensions
• Receive letter from Simcoe County District School Board re: barriers to approved capital projects
• Receive letter from Office of the Solicitor General re: OPP Detachment Board – Huronia West
• Receive letter from Township of Essa re: support for Federal Electoral Boundaries
• Adoption of minutes from September 29, 2022 Regular Council meeting

Council approved a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for properties at 61 & 69 Ansley Road and 1 Northgate Road, submitted by Pine Valley Homes Ltd. The vote was 6-0, with Councillor Watson declaring a pecuniary interest and abstaining. Council also approved a one-year facility lease with the Wasaga Beach Woodworkers Club, an electronic monitoring policy, and several other routine items.

• Approved draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for Pine Valley Homes (6-0)
• Approved one-year facility lease with Wasaga Beach Woodworkers Club ($300/year) (7-0)
• Approved electronic monitoring policy for employees and contractors (7-0)
• Approved updated tangible capital asset disposal policy (7-0)
• Approved 2023 budget schedule with amended meeting start time (7-0)
• Adopted updated Healthy Community Network Advisory Committee terms of reference (7-0)
• Passed by-laws including procurement policy, zoning amendment, and MOU with Barrie (7-0)
• Received closed session minutes and approved actions (7-0)

Healthy Community Network Committee

The Healthy Community Network Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on climate change in Simcoe County, and to discuss unfinished business including Bee City, signs, a new goals and workplan, terms of reference, and website updates. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no decisions or dollar amounts specified.

• Presentation on Climate Change in Simcoe County by Brenda Armstrong (SMDHU)
• Discussion of Bee City initiative
• Discussion of signs
• Discussion of new goals and workplan
• Discussion of HCN terms of reference and website update

The Healthy Community Network Committee received a presentation from Brenda Armstrong, Program Manager – Healthy Environments at Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, on the health impacts of climate change. No decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

Age - Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee met to receive verbal updates from the chair and coordinator, review its action plan, and discuss its budget. Members also heard about outreach presentations, the Senior of the Year nomination ads, and the ongoing Age-Friendly Business Project. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Sept 21, 2022 meeting
• Received chair/coordinator update on Probus Sunbirds presentation, Mills Street park exercise station, Senior of the Year ads
• Approved action plan review reflecting term activities
• Discussed age-friendly budget; expo bags ordered
• Noted senior committee members must reapply for 2022-2026 term

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee approved the term-end Action Plan and received verbal updates on outreach activities, including a presentation to Probus Sunbirds and plans for Senior of the Year nominations. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the action plan and receiving reports.

• Approved minutes of 21 Sept 2022 (7-0)
• Approved term-end Action Plan (7-0)
• Received AFCAC Chair/Coordinator verbal updates (7-0)
• Received Member Roundtable and Working Group updates (7-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will hold a meeting on October 17, 2022, to consider four applications: one consent and three minor variances. The committee will also vote on changing its 2023 meeting day to the third Wednesday of each month, and adopt the minutes from the September 19, 2022 meeting.

• Consent application B19/22 by James Dyce at 56 Smallman Drive
• Variance application A27/22 by Lisa Davis at 37 Natures Trail
• Variance application A28/22 by Kent & Jackie Wootton at 63 Bianca Crescent
• Variance application A26/22 by Sabino Catenacci at 136 31st St North
• Proposed 2023 meeting day change to third Wednesday of each month

The Committee of Adjustment approved four consent applications (lot severances) and four minor variance applications, all unanimously or near-unanimously. One application was deferred from a prior meeting and approved with an amended condition. A meeting day change to the third Wednesday of each month was also approved.

• Approved consent B19/22 to sever 56 Smallman Drive into two lots (4-0)
• Approved variance A27/22 for a 9.75m accessory building at 37 Natures Trail (4-0)
• Approved variance A28/22 for a plunge pool at 63 Bianca Crescent (3-0, member recused)
• Approved variance A26/22 for a front-yard garage at 136 31st St North, amended to require storage container removal by May 1, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved consent B18/22 to sever Lot 4 Mapleside Drive into two lots (4-0)
• Approved variance A24/22 for a front-yard garage at 962 River Road East (4-0)
• Approved consent B15/22 and variance A21/22 for severance at 1433 River Road West (5-0 each)
• Approved meeting day change to third Wednesday of each month starting January 2023 (4-0)

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several items to Council, including designating 12 parks as Community Safety Zones with reduced speed limits, approving a Holiday Drag Show with up to $5,000 in funding, and forwarding the 2023 OPP policing budget. The agenda also includes routine reports on fire, recreation, transit, and water systems, plus a draft plan extension for a subdivision.

• Recommend designating 12 parks as Community Safety Zones with 40 km/hr speed limits (except Wasaga Sports Park)
• Approve Holiday Drag Show by Themme on Nov 25, 2022 at RecPlex with up to $5,000 from Special Events budget
• Forward 2023 OPP Huronia West Detachment Budget to Budget Committee
• Award Diesel Tractor with Cab RFP No. FL2022-06 to Stewart's Equipment
• Approve extension of Draft Plan of Subdivision PS01/16 for Golfview Estates

The Coordinated Committee recommended that Council designate 12 parks as Community Safety Zones with a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h, and approved a consent agenda including a Holiday Drag Show event with up to $5,000 in funding. The committee also directed the CAO to explore a Junior A hockey team for the new Twin Pad Arena and recommended awarding a diesel tractor contract to Stewart's Equipment. All votes were unanimous 7-0 except for two closed session items where Councillor Belanger was absent or abstained.

• Recommended designating 12 parks as Community Safety Zones with 40 km/h speed limit (7-0)
• Recommended awarding diesel tractor contract to Stewart's Equipment (7-0)
• Approved Holiday Drag Show event on Nov 25, 2022 with up to $5,000 funding (7-0)
• Directed CAO to discuss Junior A hockey team for new Twin Pad Arena (7-0)
• Recommended forwarding 2023 OPP Policing Budget to Budget Committee (7-0)
• Recommended adopting updated Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (7-0)
• Received Fire Department, Recreation, and various monthly reports for information (7-0)
• Confirmed direction from closed session on labour/staffing matter (7-0)

Advisory Committee on Tourism

The Wasaga Beach Advisory Committee on Tourism is meeting to handle routine business: adopting minutes from September 20, 2022, and discussing unfinished items including a beautification task force/strategy and a website review. No deputations or new business are listed. A market research study is noted as an item for future meetings.

• Adoption of September 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Beautification Task Force/Strategy
• Website Review discussion item
• Market Research Study listed for future meetings

The committee approved the minutes from its September 20, 2022 meeting by a 5-0 recorded vote. No substantive decisions were made; the committee discussed a beautification task force recommendation to be left for the next council term in 2023 and a website review with staff taking notes for improvements. The meeting was the last of the council term.

• Approved minutes of September 20, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving accounts payable, receiving committee reports, and supporting provincial bills. The main substantive item is a proposal to revise the facility rental fee discount policy for community organizations, which would change its name, adjust discount rates, and extend discounts to outdoor facilities and ice rentals.

• Approve July 2022 accounts totaling $5,037,251.10
• Approve August 2022 accounts totaling $8,287,930.37
• Support Bill 5, Stop Harassment and Abuse for Local Leaders Act
• Support Town of Kingsville's opposition to Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act
• Revise Facility Rentals Fee Discount Policy, including new discounts for outdoor facilities and ice rentals

Council approved accounts totaling $8,287,930.37 for August 2022 and $5,037,251.10 for July 2022. It also voted unanimously to support Bill 5 (Stop Harassment and Abuse for Local Leaders Act) and to support the Town of Kingsville's opposition to Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act). A petition about fencing at the new twin-pad arena was received for information and referred to staff. Council directed staff to seek public input on a draft Casino Revenue Allocation and Utilization Policy.

• Approved July 2022 accounts for $5,037,251.10 (7-0)
• Approved August 2022 accounts for $8,287,930.37 (7-0)
• Supported Bill 5, Stop Harassment and Abuse for Local Leaders Act (7-0)
• Supported Town of Kingsville's opposition to Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act (7-0)
• Received petition about fencing at new twin-pad arena, referred to staff (7-0)
• Approved revised Facility Rentals Fee Discount Policy (7-0)
• Approved grant application for Town Hall lift replacement with $280,000 from reserve (7-0, then rescinded and referred to CAO)
• Approved new Wasaga Beach Public Library bank account at TD Canada Trust (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider awarding a $100,000 consulting contract to WSP Canada for a comprehensive zoning bylaw update, and will receive a presentation on endorsing Bill 5. It will also review departmental accounts for July and August 2022 and receive an update on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.

• Award RFP #PLAN 2022-01 to WSP Canada for zoning bylaw update, $100,000 exclusive of HST
• Presentation by Women of Simcoe Say No requesting endorsement of Bill 5 (Stop Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act)
• Confirm Community Services, Public Works, Development Services, and General Government accounts for July and August 2022
• Receive South Georgian Bay and Springwater Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Update dated June 30, 2022

The Committee of the Whole recommended awarding a $100,000 consulting contract to WSP Canada Incorporated for a comprehensive zoning bylaw update, and recommended several other items to Council, including a $32,000 columbarium purchase, a $5,000 commemorative carving, and adoption of a land acknowledgement statement. The committee also approved departmental accounts and received various reports. All decisions are recommendations to Council, not final approvals.

• Recommended awarding $100K zoning bylaw update contract to WSP Canada (to Council)
• Recommended approving $32,000 columbarium purchase from Cemetery General Reserve (to Council)
• Recommended authorizing $5,000 commemorative carving for Truth and Reconciliation Day (to Council)
• Recommended adopting updated Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (to Council)
• Recommended adopting updated River Resources Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (to Council)
• Recommended adopting a Land Acknowledgement Statement for meetings (to Council)
• Recommended approving Lions Club grant request for dishwasher replacement (to Council)
• Confirmed departmental accounts for July and August 2022

Age - Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee met and approved spending up to $2,000 for branded tote bags and up to $400 for two ads for Senior of the Year nominations. Members also received updates on the 2023 Seniors Expo, committee membership changes, and a presentation from the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre.

• Approved up to $2,000 for AFCAC-logo tote bags for the 2023 Seniors Expo
• Approved up to $400 for two 1/4-page ads for Senior of the Year nominations
• Received presentation from South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre
• Noted resignation of I. Bell from Healthy Community Network; no replacement yet
• AFCAC nominated for two Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee approved up to $2,000 for tote bags with the AFCAC logo for the 2023 Seniors Expo and up to $400 for two quarter-page ads for Senior of the Year nominations. The committee also received a presentation from the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre and approved the June 15, 2022 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were received for information only.

• Approved up to $2,000 for AFCAC-logo tote bags for 2023 Seniors Expo (9-0)
• Approved up to $400 for two quarter-page ads for Senior of the Year nominations (9-0)
• Approved June 15, 2022 minutes as presented (10-0)
• Received presentation from South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre for information (10-0)
• Received Chair/Coordinator verbal reports for information (10-0)
• Received Member Round Table and Working Group updates for information (10-0)
• Received Age-Friendly Budget verbal discussion for information (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting on September 20, 2022. It lists standard meeting sections (call to order, disclosures, deputations, unfinished/new business, closed session, adjournment) but contains no specific items, reports, or decisions for discussion.

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole meeting agenda is marked as a testing system only and contains no substantive items for decision or discussion. The agenda lists only standard procedural headings such as call to order, disclosures, and adjournment, with no attached reports or business items.

• Agenda marked 'TESTING SYSTEM ONLY'
• No substantive items listed under New Business or other headings

Advisory Committee on Tourism

The Wasaga Beach Advisory Committee on Tourism meets to receive updates on events and a municipal/tourism branding report, and to discuss a beautification strategy and website review. The meeting includes adoption of prior minutes and is largely informational and discussion-based.

• Receive verbal events update from Special Events Programmer Lisa Linhares
• Discussion of Beautification Task Force/Strategy presentation by C. Styan
• Discussion of website review
• Receive Municipal and Tourism Branding Report dated September 20, 2022

The Advisory Committee on Tourism approved minutes from August 30 and received a verbal update on events. Members discussed a proposed Beautification Task Force and reviewed the tourism website, with feedback to be compiled for the next meeting. No binding decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved August 30, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Received verbal events update from Special Events Programmer (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole meeting agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, disclosure of interests, deputations, unfinished business, closed session, reports, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine or placeholder in nature.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will meet on September 19, 2022, to consider four applications: three variances and one consent, plus an update on a previously deferred consent application. The committee will also adopt minutes from its August 15, 2022 meeting.

• Variance application A26/22 for 136 31st St North by Sabino Catenacci
• Consent application B18/22 for Lot 4 Mapleside Drive by Peter and Genevieve Giampa
• Variance application A24/22 for 962 River Road East by Daniel Thompson & Lisa Harrison
• Variance application A25/22 for 245 Old Mosley Street by Sixela Investments Inc. (deferral requested)
• Update on consent application B17/22 for 1062 River Rd East by Aby Javidnia

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application from Peter and Genevieve Giampa to create one new residential lot on Mapleside Drive (4-0), and approved a minor variance for Daniel Thompson and Lisa Harrison to build a front-yard garage at 962 River Road East (4-0). Two other applications were deferred: a garage variance at 136 31st Street North pending further discussion on a storage container, and a variance at 245 Old Mosley Street pending additional information for the conservation authority. The committee also noted NVCA's no-objection to a consent application for an easement at 1062 River Road East.

• Approved consent B18/22 to create one new residential lot on Mapleside Drive (4-0)
• Approved variance A24/22 for a front-yard garage at 962 River Road East (4-0)
• Deferred variance A26/22 for a garage at 136 31st Street North (4-0)
• Deferred variance A25/22 at 245 Old Mosley Street (4-0)
• Noted NVCA no-objection to consent B17/22 for an easement at 1062 River Road East

Healthy Community Network Committee

The Healthy Community Network Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, discuss unfinished business including new goals and workplan, terms of reference, community information boards, website updates, and a climate change presentation. The agenda includes a draft resolution to adopt the August 25, 2022 minutes, and several items carried over from the previous meeting.

• Adoption of August 25, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of new goals and workplan for the committee
• Review of HCN Terms of Reference
• Status update on HCN community information boards
• Update on HCN website

The Healthy Community Network Committee cancelled the planned fall environmental canoe trip due to limited season time. They approved up to $3,000 from the budget for updating the Oakview Woods trail map, pending town approval. The committee also discussed future initiatives including a climate change sub-committee and a presentation on climate change in Simcoe County.

• Cancelled fall environmental canoe trip due to limited season time
• Approved up to $3,000 for Oakview Woods map update, pending town approval (7-0)
• Agreed to have Brenda Armstrong present on climate change in Simcoe County at October 20 meeting
• Deferred Bee Community presentation to a future meeting

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on recommendations for several contracts, including fuel, winter sand, and highway salt, as well as various reports and planning matters. The agenda includes both routine informational items and significant decisions, such as awarding contracts and approving planning applications.

• Recommend awarding Contract PW2022-22 for gasoline/diesel to Bird Fuels
• Recommend awarding Contract PW2022-23 for screened winter sand to Duivenvoorden Haulage Ltd.
• Recommend awarding Contract PW2022-24 for pre-treated highway salt to Cargill Salt
• Recommend approving Façade Improvement Program grant up to $850 for Wasaga Beach Yoga at 1470 Mosley Street
• Recommend approving Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision (OP02/20, Z02/20, PS01/20)

The Coordinated Committee recommended awarding three supply contracts for gasoline/diesel, winter sand, and highway salt to Bird Fuels, Duivenvoorden Haulage Ltd., and Cargill Salt respectively. It also approved a motion requesting the province strengthen municipal codes of conduct enforcement, and received several reports and minutes for information. No final decisions were made, as most items are recommendations to Council.

• Recommended awarding Contract No. PW2022-22 for gasoline/diesel to Bird Fuels
• Recommended awarding Contract No. PW2022-23 for winter sand to Duivenvoorden Haulage Ltd.
• Recommended awarding Contract No. PW2022-24 for highway salt to Cargill Salt
• Approved motion requesting province strengthen municipal code of conduct enforcement (7-0)
• Received CLI-ECA Implementation Staff Report for information (7-0)
• Received Wasaga Beach-Collingwood LINX ridership statistics for August 2022 (7-0)
• Received River Resources Committee minutes of November 20, 2019 (7-0)
• Recommended approving Façade Improvement Program grant for Unit 1 - 1470 Mosley Street

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopting minutes, receiving updates on social media, a French translation of the digitalized heritage walking tour, community interviews, and an interpretive panel. New business includes a community update, plaque presentation, council report, and committee membership application process. No public presentations are scheduled.

• Adoption of August 8, 2022 minutes
• Update on Throwback Thursdays social media
• French translation of digitalized heritage walking tour
• Interpretive Panel 2022 update
• Committee membership application process

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing accessibility projects, including the Town Hall elevator, non-verbal signage at playgrounds, and the Residential Accessibility Initiative Program. New business includes a 60% design submission for 3rd Street parking improvements, a new accessibility webpage for Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, and a fall food drive. The meeting is largely procedural, with updates and reports rather than final decisions.

• 3rd Street parking improvements - 60% design submission package
• Town Hall elevator - ongoing update
• Non-verbal signage at municipal playground locations
• Residential Accessibility Initiative Program update
• AAC Fall 2022 Food Drive - October 1, 2022 at Wasaga Beach Foodland

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the August 4, 2022 meeting (7-0). Members received updates on several ongoing initiatives including the Town Hall elevator, non-verbal signage at playgrounds, the Residential Accessibility Program, and an accessibility accreditation soft launch. No binding decisions were made on new items; discussions were held on 3rd Street parking improvements and a new provincial park accessibility blog.

• Approved August 4, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

River Resources Committee

The River Resources Committee is meeting to hear a municipal update, an OPP update, and a deputation regarding a no-wake zone request on the river. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from November 2019 and a public appointment application form for boards and committees. Most items are listed as verbal updates or discussion points rather than final decisions.

• Deputation to Coordinated Committee July 21, 2022 re: No Wake Zone Request
• OPP Update (Verbal)
• Municipal Update (Verbal)
• Public Appointment Application Form for Boards and Committees
• Adoption of River Resources Committee minutes from November 20, 2019

The River Resources Committee discussed municipal river maintenance, OPP enforcement of speed limits on the Nottawasaga River, and a deputation requesting a no-wake zone. No formal decisions were made; members agreed to hold a second meeting to further discuss the no-wake zone request and consider public education and a survey.

• Accepted November 20, 2019 minutes (5-0)
• Discussed municipal river maintenance update (no decision)
• Heard OPP update on marine enforcement, noting up to 50 speed charges this year
• Discussed no-wake zone request; agreed to hold a second meeting for formal discussion
• Considered public survey and social media messaging for river safety education

Advisory Committee on Tourism

The Wasaga Beach Advisory Committee on Tourism is meeting to review a draft amended Terms of Reference, which outlines the committee's purpose, composition, and governance. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from a February 2020 meeting and other routine items. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of draft amended Terms of Reference for the Advisory Committee on Tourism
• Adoption of minutes from February 10, 2020 meeting
• Discussion of tourism projects including website updates, business e-newsletter, and Façade Improvement Program
• Update on high water levels along Beach Drive and contingency planning

The Advisory Committee on Tourism appointed Gary Hendry as Vice-Chair for the remainder of the 2018-2022 term by a unanimous 8-0 vote. The committee also received an update from the Economic Development Officer on various tourism projects and discussed future initiatives including a Halloween event, branding, and a beautification task force. No substantive decisions were made beyond the appointment and receipt of the report.

• Appointed Gary Hendry as Vice-Chair for remainder of 2018-2022 term (8-0)
• Received Economic Development August Update Report for information (8-0)
• Adopted minutes of February 10, 2020 meeting (8-0)

Healthy Community Network Committee

The Healthy Community Network Committee is meeting to organize itself: adopting minutes from February 2020, setting goals and a workplan, introducing members, reviewing its terms of reference, electing a chair and vice-chair, and getting updates on community information boards, the community garden, and its website. The agenda is mostly administrative and organizational, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of minutes from February 20, 2020
• Review of HCN Goals and Workplan
• Election of HCN Chair and Vice-Chair
• Status update on community information boards
• Status update on Community Garden

The Healthy Community Network Committee elected Donna Cutler as Chair and Andrew Boyce as Vice-Chair, and adopted the minutes from its February 20, 2020 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Elected Donna Cutler as Chair and Andrew Boyce as Vice-Chair
• Adopted February 20, 2020 minutes (7-0)

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council meets August 18, 2022, to receive presentations from OLG and Gateway on the new casino facility and consider a by-law for a Municipality Contribution Agreement. Council will also review a draft Purchasing Policy update from LXM Law, with final approval expected in September.

• OLG and Gateway presentation on new Casino Facility; by-law to authorize Municipality Contribution Agreement to be considered
• Draft Purchasing Policy update presented by LXM Law; tabled for comment and direction
• Proposed procurement approval thresholds: Department Head up to $100,000; CAO $100,000–$250,000; Council over $250,000
• Policy update aligns with 2017 trade agreements and best municipal practices; last reviewed November 13, 2012
• Adoption of Regular Council minutes from July 28, 2022

Council approved a $12,000 special grant for the Wasaga Beach Community Theatre Group to cover upfront costs for fall 2022 and spring 2023 productions, funded from the 2022 recreation operating surplus. The grant was approved 6-0 (Deputy Mayor Bray declared a conflict of interest). Council also authorized a Municipal Contribution Agreement with OLG for the new casino facility, adopted a whistleblower policy (6-1), and approved zoning amendments for the River's Edge development.

• Approved $12,000 special grant for Wasaga Beach Community Theatre Group (6-0)
• Authorized Municipal Contribution Agreement with OLG for casino facility (7-0)
• Adopted updated Whistleblower Policy with 6-month reporting timeframe (6-1)
• Approved Workplace Harassment and Workplace Violence policy updates (6-1)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Brookvalley (Wasaga) Inc. – River's Edge Phase 1 (7-0)
• Authorized sale/disposal of surplus real property (6-1)
• Removed three members from Healthy Community Network Committee (7-0)
• Received CAO report on beachfront property negotiations and authorized purchase agreement (6-1)

Property Standards Committee

The Wasaga Beach Property Standards Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes from the July 19, 2022 meeting. The main item is a property standards contravention hearing for Philip Bender of 6 Lamont Creek Drive, which will be discussed in closed session due to personal matters.

• Adoption of minutes from July 19, 2022 meeting
• Property standards contravention hearing for Philip Bender, 6 Lamont Creek Drive (Plan M496 Lot 3)
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters

The committee heard a property standards contravention case for Philip Bender at 6 Lamont Creek Drive. After presentations from the property owner, by-law officer, and neighbours, the committee discussed modifying or extending the compliance order. The meeting moved into closed session to discuss personal matters, then adjourned without announcing a final decision in open session.

• Adopted minutes of July 19, 2022 meeting (3-0 recorded vote)
• Moved into closed session under Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (3-0 recorded vote)
• Heard property standards contravention case for 6 Lamont Creek Drive; no final decision announced in open session

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will meet on August 15, 2022, to consider seven applications for minor variances and consents. The agenda includes proposed approvals for six applications and a deferral recommendation for one. The meeting will also include the appointment of officers and adoption of previous minutes.

• Approve variance for Randolph O'Quinn at 47 61st North (A11/22)
• Approve variance for Ron Fleer at 129 Shore Lane (A20/22)
• Defer variance application by Abbey Scott at 1888 River Road West (A22/22)
• Approve consent and variance for Brian & Christina Dyce at 1433 River Road West (B15/22, A21/22)
• Approve consent for Zelinka Priamo Ltd. at 67 45th Street South (B16/22)

The Committee of Adjustment approved five minor variance applications and three consent applications, and deferred one variance application pending additional information from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA). All approvals were carried with recorded votes, with one consent application approved 4-1 and one approved 4-0 due to a declared conflict of interest.

• Approved minor variance A11/22 for detached garage at 47 61st Street North (5-0)
• Approved minor variance A20/22 for dwelling addition at 129 Shore Lane (5-0)
• Deferred minor variance A22/22 at 1888 River Road West pending NVCA info (5-0)
• Approved consent B15/22 and variance A21/22 for lot severance at 1433 River Road West (5-0 each)
• Approved minor variance A23/22 for increased lot coverage at 65 Waterview Road (5-0)
• Approved consent B16/22 for lease extension at 67 45th Street South (4-0, Kent Wootton recused)
• Approved consent B17/22 for easement at 1062 River Road East (4-1, Harold Van Gool opposed)

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several contract awards and reports to Council, including a $6 million road construction project, a $1.4 million biosolids upgrade, and two new transit vehicles. The agenda also includes informational presentations on water pollution control and drainage studies, plus routine monthly reports from various departments.

• Recommend awarding Mapleside Drive Area Roadway Construction (Contract PW2022-16) to John Bravakis Enterprises Ltd. for $6,014,847.88 including HST
• Recommend awarding WPCP Biosolids Complex Upgrades (Phase 1) to BGL Contractors Corp. for $1,395,200.00 (excl. HST)
• Recommend awarding supply of two new transit vehicles to Girardin Ontario for $307,998.00 (excl. HST)
• Approve unbudgeted expenditures up to $10,070.00 for Oakview Woods Summer Day Camp facility rentals and staffing
• Receive presentations on Ontario Clean Water Agency's WPCP Road Map Study and Tatham Engineering's Drainage Master Plan West End Study

The Coordinated Committee recommended awarding the Mapleside Drive Area Roadway Construction contract (PW2022-16) to John Bravakis Enterprises Ltd. for $6,014,847.88, including contingencies and HST. It also recommended awarding the WPCP Biosolids Complex Upgrades (Phase 1) contract to BGL Contractors Corp. for $1,395,200.00, and the supply of two new transit vehicles to Girardin Ontario for $307,998.00. All recommendations are subject to Council approval. The committee also received several informational reports and passed a motion to have staff bring forward a concept for a Climate Change Advisory Committee to the next Council.

• Recommended awarding Mapleside Drive Area Roadway Construction contract to John Bravakis Enterprises Ltd. for $6,014,847.88 (6-0)
• Recommended awarding WPCP Biosolids Complex Upgrades (Phase 1) contract to BGL Contractors Corp. for $1,395,200.00 (6-0)
• Recommended awarding supply of two new transit vehicles to Girardin Ontario for $307,998.00 (6-0)
• Received Ontario Clean Water Agency presentation on Water Pollution Control Plant Road Map Study (6-0)
• Received Tatham Engineering presentation on Drainage Master Plan - West End Study Report (6-0)
• Received Fire Department Monthly Report for July 2022 (6-0)
• Defeated motion to establish a Climate Change Advisory Committee immediately (1-5)
• Carried motion requesting staff bring forward concept for Climate Change Advisory Committee to next Council (5-1)

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Accessible Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with a standard procedural agenda: call to order, disclosure of interests, adoption of minutes, deputations, unfinished business, sub-committee reports, new business, items for future meetings, next meeting, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the agenda.

• Adoption of previous meeting minutes (date not specified in agenda)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from June 6, 2022, and discuss unfinished business including social media updates, a French translation of the heritage walking tour, community interviews, an interpretive panel, and the committee budget. No deputations are scheduled. The meeting is largely routine administrative and project updates.

• Adoption of June 6, 2022 minutes
• Social media update on Throwback Thursdays
• Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour French translation
• Interpretive Panel 2022
• HAC budget discussion

The Historical Advisory Committee approved the June 6, 2022 minutes and decided to forward the French translation of the Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour to the IT department for loading on the Town website. They also discussed creating a bilingual hard copy brochure for next summer. The committee noted the Town approved the cost overage for the 2022 Interpretive Panel and planned to reflect the increase in the 2023 budget request.

• Approved June 6, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Forwarded French translation of Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour to IT for website loading
• Discussed creating bilingual hard copy brochure for next summer
• Noted Town approval of 2022 Interpretive Panel cost overage
• Planned to reflect Interpretive Panel cost increase in 2023 budget request

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessible Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss accessibility initiatives, including a presentation on non-verbal signage at playgrounds, an update on the Town Hall elevator, and the Residential Accessibility Improvement Program, which offers grants up to $2,000 for eligible home modifications. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and committee reports.

• Presentation on non-verbal signage at municipal playground locations
• Update on Town Hall elevator (ongoing)
• Residential Accessibility Improvement Program: 50% grant up to $2,000 per project
• Accessibility Accreditation Initiative committee update
• Adoption of July 7, 2022 minutes

The committee heard a presentation on non-verbal signage at playgrounds and voted unanimously to refer the item to staff for further review, with a report due at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were updates only.

• Adopted July 7, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Referred non-verbal playground signage to staff for review (7-0)

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council meets July 28, 2022, to consider an Integrity Commissioner's recommendation to suspend Councillor Joe Belanger's pay for 30 days after a code of conduct breach. Council will also vote on approving June accounts totaling $11.5 million, awarding a recreation guide contract, and committing $1.78 million to a joint school project.

• Integrity Commissioner recommends 30-day pay suspension for Councillor Belanger
• Approval of June 1-30, 2022 accounts: $11,500,881.07
• Award RFP #REF2022-02 to Raesgo Creative for recreation guide: $55,965.00
• Commit $1,777,409.19 to joint use school in Sunnidale Trails Subdivision
• Geosands Inc. AGM: approve 2021 financial statements, appoint KPMG auditor

Council voted 6-0 to suspend Councillor Belanger's remuneration for 30 days after an Integrity Commissioner found he breached the Code of Conduct. Council also approved $11.5M in June accounts, committed $1.78M to a new school joint-use facility, and awarded a $55,965 recreation guide contract. Several other reports and appointments were approved unanimously.

• Suspended Councillor Belanger's pay for 30 days (6-0)
• Approved June 2022 accounts of $11,500,881.07 (7-0)
• Committed $1,777,409.19 to joint-use school project (7-0)
• Awarded recreation guide RFP to Raesgo Creative for $55,965 (5-2)
• Approved 2022 Asset Management Plan (7-0)
• Approved Geosands Inc. 2021 audited financial statements (7-0)
• Approved KPMG as Geosands auditor for 2022-2024 (7-0)
• Approved committee appointment changes (7-0)

CANCELLED - Property Standards Committee

This Property Standards Committee meeting was cancelled and will be rescheduled for a new date. The agenda included adoption of minutes, a property standards contravention hearing for Philip Bender of 6 Lamont Creek Drive, and a closed session to discuss personal matters.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled
• Property standards contravention hearing for 6 Lamont Creek Drive (Plan M496 Lot 3)
• Adoption of minutes from July 19, 2022 meeting
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b)

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to receive updates and deputations, including a request for a no-wake zone on the Nottawasaga River, and to consider recommendations on community services and public works items. The agenda includes presentations on the Wasaga Society for the Arts and the Twin Pad Arena and Library project, as well as staff reports on events and contracts. The committee will also review consent agendas and departmental accounts.

• Deputation requesting a no-wake zone on the Nottawasaga River from Nancy Island to after the Main Street Bridge
• Recommendation to approve Poutine Feast 2022 in the 3rd Street parking lot, August 17-21, 2022
• Recommendation to award Raesgo Creative RFP #REF2022-02 for Recreation Guide printing at $55,965.00
• Recommendation to approve Wasaga under Siege, Ships and Sails event August 13-14, 2022 with $5,000 sponsorship
• Update on Twin Pad Arena and Library project, including sustainability and energy efficiency design

The Coordinated Committee recommended awarding the Town's conventional and specialized transit operation and maintenance contract to Landmark Student Transportation for five years, starting August 1, 2022. The committee also referred the Whistleblower Policy back to staff for further review after an amendment was defeated, and referred a request for a no-wake zone on the Nottawasaga River to the River Resource Committee. Several reports and updates were received for information, and the committee moved into closed session to discuss property and contractual matters.

• Recommended awarding transit contract to Landmark Student Transportation for Aug 1, 2022 – Jul 31, 2027 (7-0)
• Referred Whistleblower Policy back to staff for review of complaint timeline (4-3)
• Defeated amendment to Whistleblower Policy adding independent third-party filing, 3-year timeline, and voiding NDAs (2-5)
• Referred no-wake zone request on Nottawasaga River to River Resource Committee (7-0)
• Referred Recreation Guide RFP #REF2022-02 back to staff for more detail (7-0)
• Referred 40 km/h park zone motion back to establish exact areas and get OPP comments (7-0)
• Received Twin-pad Arena and Library construction update for information (7-0)
• Confirmed direction to CAO on beachfront negotiations from closed session (5-1)

Property Standards Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Wasaga Beach Property Standards Committee with no substantive items on the agenda. The agenda includes call to order, disclosure of interests, adoption of minutes, new business, a closed session, and adjournment. The only specific action is adopting minutes from a previous meeting and a motion to close part of the meeting to discuss personal matters.

• Adoption of minutes from January 11, 2020 meeting
• Closed session under Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual

Property Standards Committee

The Wasaga Beach Property Standards Committee will hold a virtual meeting on July 19, 2022, to address property standards contraventions at two specific properties. The committee will also adopt minutes from its April 26, 2022 meeting and may enter closed session to discuss personal matters.

• Hearing at 6:00 PM for Douglas Hishon, 3057 Mosley Street, Plan 1092 Blk A, property standards contravention
• Hearing at 7:00 PM for Philip Bender, 6 Lamont Creek Drive, Plan M496 Lot 3, property standards contravention
• Adoption of minutes from April 26, 2022 meeting
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters about an identifiable individual

The committee heard an appeal from Douglas Hishon regarding a property standards order for 3057 Mosley Street. The appellant did not dispute the deficiencies but requested more time for demolition. The committee granted extensions: items 1-3 by August 1, 2022, and items 4-8 by September 1, 2022. The appeal for 6 Lamont Creek Drive was rescheduled because the appellant was absent.

• Granted extension for items 1-3 to August 1, 2022
• Granted extension for items 4-8 to September 1, 2022
• Rescheduled 6 Lamont Creek Drive appeal to a future meeting
• Adopted April 26, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will meet virtually on July 18, 2022, to consider four applications for variances and one consent. The committee will vote on approving three applications, defer one, and also adopt minutes from prior meetings and appoint a chair and secretary treasurer.

• Application A11/22 - 47-61st North (Randolph O'Quinn) - variance, recommended for approval
• Application A20/22 - 129 Shore Lane (Ron Fleer) - variance, recommended for approval
• Application A22/22 - 1888 River Road West (Abbey Scott) - variance, recommended for deferral
• Application B15/22 & A21/22 - 1433 River Road West (Brian & Christina Dyce) - consent and variance, recommended for approval
• Adoption of minutes from May 16 and June 20, 2022 meetings

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Accessible Advisory Committee accepted the June 10, 2022 minutes as presented (6-0). They received an update on the proposed new elementary school at 42 Union Boulevard and discussed ongoing items like the Town Hall elevator and a future accessibility accreditation update. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Accepted June 10, 2022 minutes (6-0)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 4, 2022 was cancelled because not enough members attended to form a quorum. The agenda included routine items such as adopting June minutes, social media updates, a French translation of the heritage walking tour, community interviews, an interpretive panel, and budget discussions, but none were addressed. The next meeting is set for August 8, 2022.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Adoption of June 6, 2022 minutes (not held)
• Social media update – Throwback Thursdays (not discussed)
• Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour – French translation (not discussed)
• HAC Budget (not discussed)

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss property security and personal matters, followed by reports on an appeal board matter and beachfront negotiations. Council will also consider removing four members from the Committee of Adjustment and pass a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session under Municipal Act for property security and personal matters
• Update on appeal board matter and beachfront property negotiations
• Remove Arv Sestokas, Mark Ruttan, John Smeh, Suzanne Reu from Committee of Adjustment
• By-law 2022-48 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Council held a special meeting and unanimously confirmed directions given in closed session regarding an appeal board matter and beachfront property negotiations. It also updated the Committee of Adjustment appointments, replacing four members and adding five new ones. A confirmatory by-law was passed. All decisions were made by recorded votes of 7-0.

• Confirmed direction to Director of Planning and Economic Initiatives and Clerk on appeal board matter (7-0)
• Received CAO's verbal update on beachfront negotiations and confirmed direction to CAO (7-0)
• Amended Schedule C to By-law 2018-98: removed Arv Sestokas, Mark Ruttan, John Smeh, Suzanne Reu; added Katherine Logan, Andy Ferguson, Justin Beraldo, Harold Van Gool, Daniel Paul (Alternate) to Committee of Adjustment (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2022-48 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting (7-0)

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council will consider approving the 2021 audited financial statements and additional year-end reserve transfers, as presented by the auditor and Treasurer. The council will also receive a petition from Sandhill Crane Drive homeowners requesting fencing, and discuss a staff report on the provincial 'More Homes for Everybody Act'.

• Approve 2021 Audited Financial Statements and $6,194,709 net surplus transfer to reserves
• Petition from Sandhill Crane Drive homeowners for rear property line fencing
• Receive 2021 Financial Report and approve additional reserve transfers (Table 2)
• Approve April 2022 accounts of $5,541,414.13 and May 2022 accounts of $4,516,612.15
• Receive staff report on Bill 109 'More Homes for Everybody Act' and authorize letter to Minister

Council approved the 2021 audited financial statements and additional year-end transfers to/from reserves as presented by Baker Tilly SGB LLP. Council also approved the Wasaga Beach Comprehensive Branding Platform, authorized a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Bill 109, and directed staff to attend and comment at a County of Simcoe public meeting. Several notices of motion were introduced, including requests for 40 km/h zones near parks and making the library/arena land appraisal public, but no decisions were made on them.

• Approved 2021 audited financial statements and year-end reserve transfers (7-0)
• Approved Wasaga Beach Comprehensive Branding Platform (7-0)
• Authorized letter to Minister re: Bill 109 'More Homes for Everybody Act' (7-0)
• Directed staff to attend County MCR public meeting and submit comments (7-0)
• Approved April accounts of $5,541,414.13 and May accounts of $4,516,612.15 (7-0)
• Amended committee appointments, adding 4 members to Healthy Community Network (6-0, 1 COI)
• Received petition re: Sandhill Crane Drive fencing, referred to staff (7-0)
• Approved by-laws 2022-45 (purchase of 787 Mosley St) and 2022-46 (wage chart) (7-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment meets virtually on June 20, 2022, to consider six applications for consents (land severances) and minor variances at various properties. Staff recommend approval for five applications and denial for one. The committee will also adopt minutes from the May 16, 2022 meeting.

• Application #1: consent for J.D.C. Homes at 11 Marilyn Ave. N (files B41/21, B42/21, B34/21) — staff recommend approval
• Application #2: consent for Anne Da Silva Mourao at 910 Mosley St (file B10/22) — staff recommend approval
• Application #3: consent and minor variances for Marco Rotundo at 104 Valerie Cres (files B12/22, A16/22, A17/22) — staff recommend approval
• Application #4: consent and minor variance for Rod Reynolds at 557 Mosley (files B11/22, A18/22) — staff recommend approval
• Application #6: minor variance for Barbara Puckering at 6 Byrnes Lane (file A19/22) — staff recommend denial

The Committee of Adjustment approved several consent (lot severance) and minor variance applications, including a three-part boundary adjustment for J.D.C. Homes, a severance for Anne Da Silva Mourao, and a consent with two variances for Marco Rotundo. One minor variance application for 6 Byrnes Lane was deferred. The minutes from the May 16, 2022 meeting were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved consent applications B41/21, B42/21, B43/21 for J.D.C. Homes (5-0)
• Approved consent application B10/22 for Anne Da Silva Mourao (5-0)
• Approved consent B12/22 and minor variances A16/22, A17/22 for Marco Rotundo (3-2)
• Approved consent B11/22 and minor variance A18/22 for Rodney Reynolds (5-0)
• Approved consent B13/22 for Dean and Andrea McKechnie (5-0)
• Deferred minor variance A19/22 for Barbara Puckering (5-0)
• Deferred adoption of May 16, 2022 minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is receiving presentations on a regional affordable housing report and the town's proposed branding platform, with the branding platform to be referred back to staff for review. The committee will also discuss the January-April 2022 financial report, which notes higher insurance and fuel costs, and a monthly municipal law enforcement activity report showing increased calls for service.

• Presentation on regional affordable housing report with municipal toolkit
• Branding strategy presentation by Scott Thornley + Company, contract valued at $59,980
• Jan-April 2022 financial report: insurance over budget by $118k, fuel costs expected to exceed budget
• Capital projects include new twin pad arena and library construction, Beach Drive reconstruction
• Municipal law enforcement report: 559 calls for service in May 2022, a 46% increase from 2021

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation from the South Georgian Bay Regional Housing Task Force and recommended that Council refer its recommendations to staff for review. It also recommended that the Mayor write to the Premier of Ontario about facilitating more affordable/attainable housing. The committee also received a branding strategy presentation and recommended it be referred back to staff, and recommended approval of several un-budgeted expenditures for building department projects.

• Referred regional housing task force recommendations to staff (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to write to Premier on affordable housing (7-0)
• Received branding strategy presentation, referred to staff (7-0)
• Recommended $22,000 for two building intern positions (7-0)
• Recommended $24,000 for Building Department renovations (7-0)
• Recommended $45,000 for records digitalization (7-0)
• Confirmed Community Services accounts (6-0, Bray recused)
• Confirmed Public Works, Development Services, and General Government accounts (7-0 each)

Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee received a presentation from CAO George Vadeboncoeur on physician recruitment efforts and the closed After Hours Clinic, noting 17 family doctors in Wasaga Beach and a Canada-wide shortage. The committee also discussed updates on the Age-Friendly Business Project, the upcoming Seniors Expo, and budget plans, with no new business items.

• Presentation on physician recruitment and urgent care pilot by CAO George Vadeboncoeur
• Age-Friendly Business Project: County of Simcoe approved reallocating funds to contract two individuals for online education modules
• Seniors Expo: 70 exhibitors, 18 signs around town, prize draw process updated
• 5,000 updated AFCAC brochures ordered for Expo loot bags
• Next meeting set for September 21, 2022

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee received a presentation from CAO George Vadeboncoeur on physician recruitment and the closed After Hours Clinic, noting 17 family doctors in Wasaga Beach and ongoing recruitment efforts. The committee approved the May 18, 2022 minutes and received verbal updates on the action plan, budget, and community partner activities, all by recorded votes. No new business was discussed.

• Approved May 18, 2022 minutes (8-0)
• Received CAO presentation on physician recruitment and urgent care (10-0)
• Received Chair/Coordinator verbal reports (10-0)
• Received Action Plan Review verbal update (10-0)
• Received Community Partner Round Table & Committee Verbal Updates (10-0)
• Received Age-Friendly Budget verbal discussion update (11-0)

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Accessible Advisory Committee met via Zoom and adopted the minutes from its May 5, 2022 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on routine updates, including an ongoing town hall elevator project, an upcoming food drive, and a seniors' expo. A sub-committee report on accessibility accreditation was deferred due to a member's absence.

• Adopted May 5, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several recommendations, including a public meeting for a development application, a contract award for Fire Station 2 renovations, and funding applications for electric vehicle charging stations. The committee will also receive various reports on departmental activities, transit ridership, and water system performance.

• Public meeting for Mackenzie Hall Homes (Royal Beech) Inc. development applications (PS02/21, OP03/21, Z12/21)
• Recommendation to award Fire Station 2 renovation contract to Cambria Design Build Ltd. for $949,760 (excluding HST)
• Recommendation to support funding applications for electric vehicle charging stations to EPCOR GO EV and Tourism Relief Fund
• Recommendation to award Mapleside Drive roadway construction inspection contract to Tatham Engineering for $249,312
• Façade Improvement Program grant application for Wasaga Family Foot & Orthotic Clinic (up to $1,456)

The Coordinated Committee held a public meeting for a proposed 31-unit townhouse development by Mackenzie Hall Homes, receiving comments but making no decision. The committee recommended awarding the Fire Station 2 renovation contract to Cambria Design Build Ltd. for $949,760, and recommended supporting funding applications for electric vehicle charging stations. All other items were received as information or recommended to Council, with no final approvals made by the committee.

• Recommended awarding Fire Station 2 renovation contract to Cambria Design Build Ltd. for $949,760 (7-0)
• Recommended supporting EV charging station funding applications to EPCOR GO EV and Tourism Relief Fund (7-0)
• Recommended awarding Mapleside Drive roadway construction inspection contract to Tatham Engineering for $249,312 (7-0)
• Recommended approving $1,456 façade grant for Wasaga Family Foot & Orthotic Clinic (7-0)
• Recommended approving Joseph Drive and Berton Avenue as road names for DAS Commercial development (7-0)
• Recommended participating in Joint Compliance Audit Committee for 2022 election (7-0)
• Approved free parking at Beach Area One and Two on July 1, 2022 for Canada Day (7-0)
• Received Fire Department, Recreation, Transit, and other reports for information (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Wasaga Beach Committee of the Whole is meeting on June 7, 2022, to handle routine procedural items. The main business is confirming departmental accounts for Community Services, Public Works, Development Services, and General Government Services for a month in 2021. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Confirmation of Community Services Section accounts for 2021
• Confirmation of Public Works Section accounts for 2021
• Confirmation of Development Services Section accounts for 2021
• Confirmation of General Government Services Section accounts for 2021

Historical Advisory Committee

The Historical Advisory Committee is meeting virtually via Zoom on June 6, 2022. The agenda includes adoption of May 2, 2022 minutes, updates on social media, a French translation of the heritage walking tour, community interviews, an interpretive panel, and the committee budget. No deputations are scheduled.

• Adoption of May 2, 2022 minutes
• Social media update on Throwback Thursdays
• Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour French translation
• Interpretive Panel 2022
• HAC Budget discussion

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee approved spending $150 to order three recognition plaques from Great Lakes Trophies for the 2021 and 2022 Historical Appreciation Award recipients. The committee also discussed the increased cost of the interpretive panel, which rose to $4,540.88, and will request staff guidance on funding options. Minutes from the May 2, 2022 meeting were adopted.

• Approved $150 for three recognition plaques from Great Lakes Trophies (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of May 2, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Regular Council

Council will consider awarding the emergency Schoonertown Watermain and Forcemain Replacement contract to Earth Boring Co. Limited for $1,837,286.98, including HST, and granting a noise by-law exemption for overnight work. The agenda also includes a deputation from the Wasaga Beach Ratepayers Association on beachfront development, adoption of minutes, and several routine by-laws.

• Award Contract No. PW2022-25 to Earth Boring Co. Limited for $1,837,286.98
• Noise By-law #2019-15 exemption for nighttime forcemain connections
• Deputation from Wasaga Beach Ratepayers Association on beachfront development
• By-law 2022-35: Zoning amendment for Skydale Investments (Bayview Villas)
• By-law 2022-40: Zoning amendment for Golden Sands Condominiums

Council awarded the Schoonertown Watermain and Forcemain Replacement contract to Earth Boring Co. Limited for $1,837,286.98, including HST, and granted a noise by-law exemption for nighttime work. Council also adopted minutes, received committee reports, passed nine by-laws, and confirmed direction on beachfront negotiations in closed session, extending the proposal validity to June 30, 2022.

• Awarded Schoonertown Watermain and Forcemain Replacement contract to Earth Boring Co. Limited for $1,837,286.98 (7-0)
• Granted exemption to Noise By-law #2019-15 for nighttime forcemain connections (7-0)
• Adopted April 28, 2022 Regular Council minutes (7-0)
• Received Coordinated Committee Report of May 12, 2022 and approved actions (7-0)
• Received Committee of the Whole Report of May 19, 2022 and approved actions (7-0)
• Passed nine by-laws including zoning amendments, speed zones, and policies (7-0)
• Confirmed direction on beachfront negotiations and extended proposal validity to June 30, 2022 (7-0)
• Received closed session minutes from April 28, May 12, and May 19 meetings (7-0)

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved awarding the library's RFID implementation contract to Bibliotheca Canada for $95,695, funded through a mix of a Municipal Modernization Program grant, reserves, and the library's 2022 budget. It also recommended Council approve a one-year seasonal farmers' market agreement at the RecPlex parking lot, with an option to renew for two additional years. The committee authorized the CAO to attend a May 26 meeting on a regional physician recruitment board. All decisions were carried 7-0.

• Approved RFID implementation contract to Bibliotheca Canada for $95,695 (7-0)
• Approved $62,202 un-budgeted expenditure from Municipal Modernization Program grant (7-0)
• Approved $12,494 un-budgeted expenditure from reserves for library project (7-0)
• Authorized $21,000 from library's 2022 budget for RFID implementation (7-0)
• Recommended Council approve farmers' market agreement at 1724 Mosley Street for one year with two-year renewal option (7-0)
• Authorized CAO to attend May 26 meeting on regional physician recruitment board (7-0)

Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee met virtually and received updates on YMCA senior programs, the Chair's report, and the upcoming Seniors' Expo. They approved the final content of an age-friendly brochure, approved survey wording, and authorized up to $350 for printing 5,000 brochures.

• Approved printing up to 5,000 age-friendly brochures at discounted UPS price, estimated $350
• Approved final brochure content with minor edits
• Approved survey wording to guide committee on senior needs
• Received YMCA presentation on senior memberships and free June Saturdays
• Discussed June 22 Expo with 64 exhibitors and over 40 donations

The Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee approved printing up to 5,000 copies of the Age-Friendly brochure at a discounted UPS price of about $350, and approved the brochure's content with minor edits. The committee also approved survey wording for an Expo survey, with one member voting against. All other items were received for information, including a YMCA presentation and committee updates.

• Approved April 20, 2022 minutes (8-0)
• Received YMCA presentation for information (8-0)
• Received Chair/Coordinator report for information (8-0)
• Approved brochure revisions with minor edits (9-0)
• Approved survey wording (8-1, Ron Skelly opposed)
• Received Member Round Table & Working Group Updates (9-0)
• Approved up to 5,000 brochure copies at ~$350 (9-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application (A13/22) from Brookvalley Wasaga Ltd. for the River's Edge draft plan of subdivision at 725 Sunnidale Road South. The applicant seeks to reduce driveway setbacks to 0.48 metres and increase combined abutting driveway widths to 11 metres for townhouse blocks. Staff recommend approval subject to conditions, including sodding, tree planting, and 'No Parking' signage. The committee will also adopt minutes from the April 19, 2022 meeting.

• Minor variance A13/22 for 725 Sunnidale Road South: reduce driveway side yard setback from 1.0m to 0.48m for linked/semi-detached lots (blocks 698-764)
• Increase combined width of abutting driveways from 9m to 11m for townhouse blocks 765-806
• Staff recommend approval with conditions: sod instead of gravel, one tree per lot frontage, 'No Parking' signage, warning on title about no public parking
• NVCA confirmed no objection after stormwater concerns addressed
• Adoption of minutes from April 19, 2022 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved all five minor variance applications on the agenda, each with conditions. The approvals included variances for driveway setbacks and widths in a subdivision, rear yard setbacks for residential additions and garages, and recognition of a non-complying garage. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved minor variance A13/22 for Brookvalley Wasaga Ltd. at 725 Sunnidale Road South (3-0)
• Approved minor variance A14/22 for Craig Wakelin at 15 Jalna Court (3-0)
• Approved minor variance A10/22 for Giuseppe Cosentino at 59 41st Street North (3-0)
• Approved minor variance A31/21 for John Oliveira at 1804 River Road West (3-0)
• Approved minor variance A12/22 for Bob Sutherland at Lot 13 Knox Road East (3-0)

Coordinated Committee

The committee is reviewing various departmental reports including fire, library, and recreation updates. Key discussions involve infrastructure projects, event approvals, and development applications.

• Award of $29,385.00 contract for Wasaga Beach Public Library Branding Strategy
• Approval of $12,650.00 for Special Event Stage power installation by Mad River Electric
• Proposed $2,000.00 power supply project by Wasaga Distribution Inc.
• Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for Golden Sands at 121-123 45th Street South
• Beach Area 1 Streetscaping Design presentation by Envision Tatham Inc.

The Coordinated Committee recommended that Council declare municipally owned beachfront properties (Blocks 1-5, 1st Street, and north part of 2nd Street) surplus and sell them via direct sale to a preferred developer, in a 6-1 vote. The committee also recommended awarding contracts for three plow trucks ($1,069,594.65) and a tractor mower ($30,800), and approved a beachfront demolition contract ($79,390.65). Several other recommendations were forwarded to Council, including a library branding contract, special event approvals, and a temporary food trailer exemption at 10 Main Street.

• Recommended declaring beachfront properties surplus and direct sale to preferred developer (6-1)
• Recommended awarding $1,069,594.65 contract for three plow trucks to Lewis Motor Sales
• Recommended awarding $30,800 contract for tractor mower to Earth Power Tractors Limited
• Awarded $79,390.65 Beachfront Demolition Phase 1 Part A contract to Darren Neil and Sons Excavating Inc.
• Recommended appealing Committee of Adjustment decision on consent application B06/22 (7-0)
• Referred Bill 109 'More Homes for Everyone' staff report back for further review (7-0)
• Recommended $29,385 library branding strategy contract to Scott Thornley + Company
• Recommended approving license agreement with Georgian Inn Resort for 21 Main Street parking lot

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessible Advisory Committee is meeting to review and endorse the 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan, which outlines accessible voting methods, locations, and assistance for voters with disabilities. The committee will also receive updates on ongoing items like the Town Hall elevator, an accessibility accreditation initiative, and a planned social media video series on accessibility in town.

• Endorsement of 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan, including internet voting via Dominion Voting and in-person paper ballots from October 3-24, 2022
• Ongoing update on Town Hall elevator accessibility project
• Update on Accessibility Accreditation Initiative with business outreach list including Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Foodland, and Walmart
• Planned social media videos on accessible playgrounds, parking, transit, and Mobichairs, recorded May 18, 2022
• Discussion of AAC food drive and contest initiation

The Accessible Advisory Committee endorsed the 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan as presented. The vote was recorded as 0-0, with no yea or nay votes listed. The committee also received updates on the Town Hall elevator, accessibility accreditation, a food drive, and plans for social media videos on accessibility topics.

• Endorsed 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan (0-0 recorded vote)
• Accepted April 14, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Historical Advisory Committee held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. They approved the minutes from the March 7 and April 4, 2022 meetings, and discussed ongoing projects like the French translation of the Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour, community interviews, and the Interpretive Panel. A request from a Probus group for a presentation was tabled due to COVID concerns.

• Approved minutes of March 7, 2022 meeting
• Approved minutes of April 4, 2022 meeting
• Tabled Probus group presentation request

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council meets virtually on April 28, 2022, to consider routine approvals and two notable staff recommendations. Council will vote on awarding a contract for temporary 'WASAGA' placemaking letters to Excellent Signs & Displays Inc. for $39,200 plus HST, and on engaging Andrew-Thompson and Associates Ltd. for a real estate appraisal of Shady Lane at an estimated cost of $12,000-$20,000. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, approval of February and March accounts totaling over $16.7 million, and receipt of committee reports.

• Award contract for temporary 'WASAGA' placemaking letters to Excellent Signs & Displays Inc. for $39,200 plus HST, with up to $15,000 for electrical and installation costs
• Engage Andrew-Thompson and Associates Ltd. for appraisal of Shady Lane at estimated $12,000-$20,000 as single source purchase
• Approve February 2022 accounts in amount of $7,723,575.51
• Approve March 2022 accounts in amount of $9,008,700.88
• Receive Coordinated Committee Report (April 14) and Committee of the Whole Report (April 21)

Council approved the 2022 tax rates and levy by-law, and assumed Joan Avenue as a public highway. It also approved accounts for February and March totaling over $16.7 million, awarded a contract for temporary 'WASAGA' letters, and engaged an appraiser for Shady Lane. The Cook Dairy Farmhouse item was pulled from the agenda and referred back to staff for further review.

• Approved 2022 tax rates and levy by-law 2022-31 (7-0)
• Assumed Joan Avenue from Beachwood Road to Ayling Reid Court as public highway (7-0)
• Approved February accounts of $7,723,575.51 (7-0)
• Approved March accounts of $9,008,700.88 (7-0)
• Awarded contract for 'WASAGA' letters to Excellent Signs & Displays Inc. for $39,200 plus HST (7-0)
• Engaged Andrew-Thompson and Associates Ltd. for Shady Lane appraisal at $12,000-$20,000 (7-0)
• Referred Cook Dairy Farmhouse item back to staff for further review
• Confirmed closed session directions on beachfront and personnel matters (7-0)

Property Standards Committee

The Wasaga Beach Property Standards Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from August 2021 and hear a property standards contravention case involving David Barreca of 54 Martyn Drive. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Adoption of minutes from August 10, 2021 meeting
• Property standards contravention hearing for David Barreca, 54 Martyn Drive (Plan M496 Lot 288)
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters

The committee heard an appeal from David Barreca regarding a property standards order for four dead/decaying trees at 54 Martyn Drive. After testimony, the committee confirmed the order with a time extension to May 15, 2022, for compliance. The decision was made in closed session and ratified in open session.

• Adopted minutes of August 10, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Confirmed order WB 2021-3863 with time extension to May 15, 2022 (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Wasaga Beach Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including confirming departmental accounts for February and March 2022, receiving correspondence about United Way leadership changes, and considering a recommendation to award a three-year fireworks display contract to Firemaster Productions for a total of $88,800. The committee will also receive reports on a garbage barrel public art project and a proposed Mama Market event at the RecPlex parking lot.

• Recommend awarding Firemaster Productions a 3-year fireworks contract for $88,800 (4 shows annually, 2022-2024)
• Confirm Community Services, Public Works, Development Services, and General Government Services accounts for Feb and Mar 2022
• Receive correspondence on United Way Simcoe Muskoka leadership change (Dale Biddell retiring, Brian Shelley new CEO)
• Receive report on Garbage Barrel Public Art Project with local elementary schools, budget up to $6,000
• Recommend approving Mama Market on May 28 and June 25, 2022 at RecPlex parking lot

The Committee of the Whole recommended awarding Firemaster Productions a three-year contract for four annual fireworks displays (2022-2024) at a total cost of $88,800, subject to annual budget approval. It also recommended approving the Mama Market events on May 28 and June 25, 2022, at the RecPlex parking lot, and creating a full-time 'Application Navigator – Planning' position. The committee received departmental accounts, correspondence, and reports, and moved into closed session for confidential matters.

• Recommended awarding Firemaster Productions fireworks contract for 2022-2024, $88,800 total (5-2)
• Recommended approving Mama Market on May 28 and June 25, 2022 at RecPlex parking lot (6-1)
• Recommended creating full-time 'Application Navigator – Planning' position, funded by surplus for 2022, $61,785 annually thereafter
• Recommended not attending OLT hearing for minor variance A38/21 at 65 Forest Avenue
• Received Community Services, Public Works, and Development Services accounts for Feb/Mar 2022
• Received United Way Simcoe Muskoka correspondence for information
• Received Garbage Barrel Public Art Project report for information
• Referred labour relations report back to staff for further consideration

Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee received a presentation from Community Connection/211, discussed updates on the seniors Expo, a survey, and other action plan items. The meeting was largely informational, with no major decisions or budget items.

• Presentation by Pamela Hillier, Executive Director, Community Connection/211 Central East Ontario
• Discussion of Ontario Senior of the Year Award submission
• Free transit for seniors during Expo week confirmed
• 62 exhibitors and approx. 35 door prizes for seniors Expo
• Survey to be developed on library iPads using SurveyMonkey

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment meets virtually on April 19, 2022, to decide seven applications for variances or consents (land severances) at specific properties. Staff recommend approval for most, denial for one, and deferral for another. The committee will also receive a report on Planning Act changes and vote on extending consent condition fulfillment from one to two years.

• Application A10/22: variance at 59 41st (Cosentino) — staff recommend approval
• Application B05/22: consent at 35 Linda Lane (Vandermeer Homes) — staff recommend approval
• Application B06/22: consent at 68 27th Street North (Alex Akselrod) — staff recommend denial
• Application B07/22: consent at 63 74th Street South (Meribeth Wood) — staff recommend approval
• Staff report on Bill 276 Planning Act changes; motion to extend consent condition period to 24 months

The Committee of Adjustment approved four consent applications to create new residential lots at 68 27th Street North, 35 Linda Lane, 63 74th Street South, and 1 Riverdale Drive, each with conditions including parkland contributions and servicing requirements. Two minor variance applications for detached garages at 59 41st Street and 47 61st Street North were deferred for further review. The committee also received a staff report on Planning Act changes and authorized staff to revise conditions on previously approved consents to a 24-month fulfillment period.

• Approved consent B06/22 at 68 27th Street North to create one new lot (4-0)
• Approved consent B05/22 at 35 Linda Lane to create one new lot (4-0)
• Approved consent B07/22 at 63 74th Street South to create one new lot (4-0)
• Approved consents B08/22 and B09/22 at 1 Riverdale Drive to create two new lots (4-0)
• Deferred variance A10/22 at 59 41st Street for a detached garage (3-1)
• Deferred variance A11/22 at 47 61st Street North for a detached garage (4-0)
• Deferred variance A13/22 at 725 Sunnidale Road for driveway setbacks (4-0)
• Received staff report on Bill 276 Planning Act changes and authorized condition revisions (4-0)

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessible Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss accessibility-related items, including a presentation on the Mills Park Playground Renewal, updates on the Town Hall elevator, and planning for accessibility videos and a contest. The agenda is largely routine, with minutes to adopt and several updates to receive.

• Presentation on Mills Park Playground Renewal
• Update on Town Hall Elevator (ongoing)
• Planning for Seniors Information & Active Living Expo 2022 exhibitor invitation
• Discussion of creating social media videos on accessibility topics (playgrounds, parking, transit, mobi-chairs)
• Update on Residential Accessibility Improvement Program

Special Council

This special council meeting is being held to consider and pass By-law 2022-29, which would exempt a condominium plan from certain Planning Act provisions for the Georgian Sands (ELM) development. The exemption would allow registration of a common element condominium for 187 residential units on private roads. A confirmatory by-law (2022-30) is also on the agenda to ratify the meeting's proceedings.

• By-law 2022-29: Exempts condominium plan from Planning Act Sections 51 and 51.1 for ELM Wasaga Beach (2016) Inc. – Georgian Sands Phase 1 Stage 2 North Lands
• Affects Part of Block 53 and 54 on Plan 51M-1158 and Blocks 15-17 and Part of Block 14 on Plan 51M-1202
• Development includes 187 residential dwelling units on Parcels of Tied Land (POTLs) with private roads connected to municipal services
• By-law 2022-30: Confirmatory by-law to adopt and ratify proceedings of the April 14, 2022 special meeting

The Wasaga Beach Special Council meeting on April 14, 2022, approved a by-law to exempt a condominium plan from certain Planning Act provisions for ELM Wasaga Beach (2016) Inc. at Georgian Sands Phase 1 Stage 2 North Lands. The council also passed a confirmatory by-law to validate the meeting's proceedings. Both by-laws were carried unanimously in a 7-0 recorded vote.

• Approved By-law 2022-29 to exempt condominium plan from Planning Act sections 51 and 51.1 (7-0)
• Approved By-law 2022-30 to confirm proceedings of the Special Council meeting (7-0)

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several community services and public works items. Key items include authorizing talks with the school board about an arts centre in a proposed new secondary school, awarding a contract for new skate park ramps, and approving several community events. The committee will also receive various reports and consider a lease extension for a paramedic station.

• Authorize CAO to discuss arts centre with Simcoe County District School Board for new secondary school in Sunnidale Trails
• Award Canada Ramp Company $32,028.58 for two new bank ramps at Oakview Woods Skateboard Park
• Approve five-year lease extension with County of Simcoe for Paramedic Station at 23 Oxbow Park Road to Dec 31, 2027
• Approve hosting Bard's Bus Tour: Henry V at Nancy Island Historic Site on Aug 4, 2022
• Approve $15,000 sponsorship for Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Event, Sept 16-18, 2022

The Coordinated Committee recommended Council approve emergency replacement of sewage forcemain and watermain river crossings near Schoonertown Bridge, with a procurement exemption and the Ainley Group awarded the engineering contract. The committee also recommended Council approve a $15,000 sponsorship for the Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues event and a $75,051.09 pickup truck purchase. A motion to refer the Cook Dairy Farmhouse demolition for further historical evaluation was defeated, and the committee instead recommended demolition with a gazebo and garden option.

• Recommended emergency works for Schoonertown Bridge river crossings (7-0)
• Granted procurement exemption for emergency works RFQ (7-0)
• Awarded Ainley Group engineering contract for emergency works (7-0)
• Recommended $15,000 sponsorship for Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues (7-0)
• Recommended $75,051.09 pickup truck purchase from East Court Metro Ford Lincoln (7-0)
• Recommended hybrid meetings format for Committee and Council (7-0)
• Defeated motion to refer Cook Dairy Farmhouse demolition for further evaluation (2-5)
• Recommended demolition of Cook Dairy Farmhouse with gazebo and garden option (5-2)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting on April 4, 2022. The agenda includes adopting the March 7, 2022 minutes and discussing several ongoing heritage projects, including social media updates, a French translation of the heritage walking tour, Cook Farm, community interviews, interpretive panels, and historical appreciation awards. No new decisions or proposals are listed beyond these routine updates.

• Adoption of March 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Social Media Update - Throwback Thursdays
• Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour – French Translation
• Cook Farm
• Interpretive Panel 2022

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council meets March 24, 2022, to decide on several contracts and by-laws. Key items include awarding a $1.15M road construction contract, a $255K change order for the Twin-pad Arena and Library roofing, and a $246K tractor purchase. Council will also consider a hospital presentation, approve January accounts of $7.77M, and pass multiple by-laws including property sales and a facility allocation policy.

• Award Joanne Crescent Roadway Construction and Servicing Contract No. PW2022-10 to Arnott Construction Limited for $1,146,835.20
• Approve Change Order CO-15.0 for alternative roofing system at Twin-pad Arena and Library for $255,000 plus HST
• Award RFP for multi-purpose tractor to FST Canada Inc. O/A Joe Johnson Equipment for $246,165.69 (excl. HST)
• Approve January 2022 accounts totaling $7,767,967.78
• Pass by-laws including sale of surplus property at 414 Mosley Street and part of 544 River Road West

Council approved a $255,000 change order (CO-15.0) for an alternative roofing system for the Twin-pad Arena and Library, with Councillor Joe Belanger voting against. Council also awarded a $1,146,835.20 contract to Arnott Construction Limited for the Joanne Crescent roadway construction and servicing project. A new Facility Allocation Policy (By-law 2022-24) was adopted, with an added clause requiring review by January 30, 2023, also with Councillor Belanger voting against.

• Approved $255,000 change order for Twin-pad Arena and Library roofing (6-1)
• Awarded $1,146,835.20 Joanne Crescent roadway contract to Arnott Construction Limited (7-0)
• Adopted Facility Allocation Policy By-law 2022-24, repealing By-law 2021-90 (6-1)
• Approved $7,767,967.78 in accounts for January 2022 (7-0)
• Awarded $246,165.69 multi-purpose tractor purchase to FST Canada Inc. (7-0)
• Awarded $46,500 procurement policy review contract to LXM Law LLP (7-0)
• Expanded Grant Writer position from 3 to 5 days per week (7-0)
• Amended committee appointments, including Committee of Adjustment and Advisory Committees (7-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications. Staff recommend deferring consent applications B41/21, B42/21, and B43/21 for 11 Marilyn Avenue North (J.D.C. Homes) to allow the applicant to address MTO and NVCA concerns. The committee will also decide on a minor variance for 1 Misty Ridge Road to reduce the exterior side yard setback from 4.5 to 3.5 metres.

• Deferral recommended for consent applications B41/21, B42/21, B43/21 at 11 Marilyn Avenue North (J.D.C. Homes) to create one new lot and two boundary adjustments
• MTO opposes new lot fronting Beachwood Road; NVCA flood hazard concerns unresolved
• Minor variance A08/22 at 1 Misty Ridge Road to reduce exterior side yard setback from 4.5 m to 3.5 m for a single detached dwelling
• Adoption of minutes from February 14, 2022 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved two consent applications to create new residential lots (B03/22 at 34 45th Street North and B04/22 on River Road West), and two minor variance applications (A08/22 at 1 Misty Ridge Road and A09/22 at 777 Oxbow Park Drive). A third consent application (B41/21, B42/21, B43/21) for 11 Marilyn Avenue North was deferred. The minutes of the February 14, 2022 meeting were adopted.

• Approved consent B03/22 to create a new residential lot at 34 45th Street North (5-0)
• Approved consent B04/22 to create a new residential lot on River Road West (5-0)
• Approved minor variance A08/22 for a reduced side yard setback at 1 Misty Ridge Road (4-0)
• Approved minor variance A09/22 for reduced setbacks for a garage and shed at 777 Oxbow Park Drive (5-0)
• Deferred consent applications B41/21, B42/21, B43/21 for 11 Marilyn Avenue North (4-0)
• Adopted minutes of the February 14, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee met virtually and received updates on library programming, long-term care expansions, and the upcoming Seniors Expo. Members approved spending up to $350 from their budget to advertise for an Age-Friendly Business Project Assistant. The meeting was largely informational, with all motions carried unanimously.

• Approved up to $350 for advertising an Age-Friendly Business Project Assistant
• Received presentation from Wasaga Beach Public Library Adult Program Coordinator
• Discussed long-term care expansions at Georgian Manor, Thornbury, and Simcoe Manor
• Planning for Seniors Expo with 50 exhibitors and 50% printing discount from UPS Store
• Senior of the Year award to be presented May 14 at RecPlex

The Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee approved spending up to $350 from its budget to advertise for an Age-Friendly Business Project Assistant. The committee also received updates on library programming, long-term care expansions, and the upcoming Senior of the Year award. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved up to $350 for Town to advertise for Age-Friendly Business Project Assistant (8-0)
• Approved February 16, 2022 minutes as presented (7-0)
• Received WBPL presentation by Angela Kemp for information (8-0)
• Received Vice-Chair/Coordinator verbal report for information (8-0)
• Received Action Plan Review verbal update for information (8-0)
• Received Member Round Table & Working Group updates for information (8-0)
• Received Age-Friendly Budget verbal discussion update for information (8-0)

Coordinated Committee

The Coordinated Committee held a public meeting for a proposed 102-unit townhouse and semi-detached development by Wasaga Heights Inc. (Golden Sand Condominiums), receiving no oral submissions but five letters of concern. The committee recommended Council approve several contracts, including a $297,558 inclusive playground at Mills Park, a $218,761.61 pedestrian bridge replacement, and a $152,300 electric ice resurfacer. A motion to declare a laneway surplus and sell it to an abutting owner was defeated 0-7.

• Recommended sale of 1.07 acres at 544 River Road West to County of Simcoe for $600,000 (7-0)
• Recommended $297,558 inclusive playground at Mills Park to New World Park Solutions (7-0)
• Recommended $218,761.61 Pridham Park Pedestrian Bridge P7 replacement to Ferdom Construction (7-0)
• Recommended $152,300 electric ice resurfacer and laser levelling system purchase from Resurfice Corporation (7-0)
• Recommended $55,941 fire department pickup truck purchase from Hanna Motors (7-0)
• Recommended $183,067 purchase of three pickup trucks from Hanna Motor Sales (7-0)
• Recommended facility allocation policy using 2019 as prior year's schedule (6-1)
• Defeated motion to declare River Road West laneway surplus for direct sale (0-7)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting on March 7, 2022. The agenda includes adopting the February 7, 2022 minutes and discussing several ongoing heritage initiatives, such as social media updates, a French translation of the digital heritage walking tour, Cook Farm, community interviews, interpretive panels, and committee awards. No public presentations or sub-committee reports are scheduled.

• Adoption of minutes from February 7, 2022 meeting
• Social media update on Throwback Thursdays
• Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour – French translation
• Cook Farm update
• Interpretive Panel 2022

The Historical Advisory Committee adopted the minutes of its February 7, 2022 meeting (6-0). Staff reported that an engineering inspection will lead to a recommendation to council in April to demolish the Cook Farm building, with options to restore the site. The committee discussed ongoing projects including a French translation of the Heritage Walking Tour, community interviews, and the 2022 Interpretive Panel on aviation history.

• Adopted February 7, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Noted staff will recommend Cook Farm demolition to council in April
• Discussed French translation options for Heritage Walking Tour; none viable, to revisit in April
• Reviewed progress on community interviews and Interpretive Panel 2022

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Accessible Advisory Committee met and discussed several ongoing items, but made no formal decisions. They reviewed updates on the Town Hall elevator, mandatory training, and the Accessibility Accreditation Initiative, with scoring results to be presented at a special meeting later in March. The committee also planned six accessibility-themed videos for social media and discussed a promotional contest, with details to be finalized after a report to the Committee of the Whole.

• No formal decisions made; minutes from February 3, 2022 deferred to special meeting
• Planned six accessibility videos (playgrounds, parking, transit, mobichairs, accomplishments, contest) for monthly release until October
• Accessibility Accreditation Initiative scoring update to be presented at special meeting later in March
• Residential Accessibility Improvement Program update scheduled for April meeting
• AAC contest report to be submitted to Committee of the Whole for consideration next week

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Regular Council meets February 24, 2022, to consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include a $3,000,000 borrowing by-law for the Main Street Bridge, a deputation from the Simcoe County District School Board about a new elementary school and secondary school needs, and approvals for part-lot control exemptions and a draft plan extension. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and a closed session on beachfront property negotiations.

• By-law 2022-12: Authorize borrowing $3,000,000 for Main Street Bridge
• Deputation from SCDSB Chair Jodi Lloyd on new elementary school and secondary school requirements
• Approve part-lot control exemption for Block 4, Plan 51M-1203 (Hamount Investments, Stonebridge by the Bay) into 7 lots
• Approve extension of draft plan of subdivision PS06/15 (Clear Valley Inc., Part of Lots 22-23, Concession 10)
• Approve $25,000 USD funding for Adventures of Tikki the Wonder Dog book and film production

Council approved a by-law to borrow $3,000,000 for the Main Street Bridge, and approved part-lot control exemptions for Stonebridge by the Bay (Blocks 1-3, 5-7 and Block 4 into 7 lots). Council also approved a $25,000 USD sponsorship for a book and film production, and authorized the CAO to respond to a provincial request for Ontario Parks ideas.

• Approved borrowing $3,000,000 for Main Street Bridge (By-law 2022-12) (6-0)
• Approved part-lot control exemption for Stonebridge by the Bay Blocks 1,2,3,5,6,7 (By-law 2022-17) (5-0, Watson recused)
• Approved part-lot control exemption for Stonebridge by the Bay Block 4 into 7 lots (By-law 2022-18) (5-0, Watson recused)
• Approved $25,000 USD sponsorship for Adventures of Tikki the Wonder Dog book/film (6-0)
• Authorized CAO to respond to Ontario Parks request for ideas (6-0)
• Appointed Raymond Trask and Andy Ferguson as directors of Wasaga Distribution Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Coordinated Committee Reports of February 10, 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted minutes of January 27, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee met virtually and received a presentation from the South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team, along with updates on the action plan, budget, and working groups. Members discussed creating community surveys, planning for the June Expo, and future presentations. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Presentation by Sarah Grace Bebenek, Project Manager, South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team (received for information)
• Discussion of Inclusive Communities Grant application challenges due to election year
• Reminder of Feb 28 deadline for Senior of the Year Nominations
• Plans to update brochure, PowerPoint, and create looping presentation for digital screens
• 35 exhibitors confirmed for June Expo; survey versions to be developed for March meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on February 14, 2022, to consider two minor variance applications. The first is for a new dwelling at 9 Linament Lane, and the second is for a detached garage at 47 Knox Road East. Staff recommend approval for both, with conditions.

• Application A03/22: Minor variance for 9 Linament Lane to permit a new 140 sq m dwelling, reduced side yard setback (1.3 m vs 1.8 m), and increased lot coverage (43% vs 35%) on a non-complying lot.
• Application A34/21: Minor variance for 47 Knox Road East to permit a 62.43 sq m two-storey detached garage, increased height (6.6 m vs 5 m), and front yard placement (12.19 m setback).
• Staff recommend condition for A34/21: remove shed addition to comply with accessory building coverage limits.
• Both properties are regulated by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA), requiring permits for works.
• Meeting will also adopt minutes from the January 17, 2022 meeting.

The Committee of Adjustment approved four applications and denied none, with two split votes. Approved were minor variances for new homes at 9 Linament Lane (Jaime Goncalves) and 1817 Shore Lane (Graham & Linda Gibson), a consent to sever at 16 73rd Street North (Joanne Stephens), and a minor variance for a three-storey flat-roof home at 1484 Shore Lane (Rick Doyle). The application for a detached garage at 47 Knox Road East (Mark Frankiewicz) was approved with conditions, including a reduced roof height of 6 metres instead of the requested 6.6 metres.

• Approved minor variance A03/22 for 9 Linament Lane (Jaime Goncalves) to build a 1,506.94 sq. ft. dwelling, 5-0.
• Approved minor variance A34/21 for 47 Knox Road East (Mark Frankiewicz) for a detached garage, with conditions including a 6-metre roof height limit, 4-1.
• Approved consent application B02/22 for 16 73rd Street North (Joanne Stephens) to create one new residential lot, 5-0.
• Approved minor variance A07/22 for 1817 Shore Lane (Graham & Linda Gibson) to build a 1,297.05 sq. ft. dwelling, 5-0.
• Approved minor variance A05/22 for 1484 Shore Lane (Rick Doyle) for a three-storey, flat-roof dwelling, 4-1.
• Adopted the minutes of the January 17, 2022 meeting, 5-0.

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to discuss community services, public works, and development items. Key items include a deputation from Hockey Circuit proposing a new hockey school and program for the Wasaga Stars Arena, a presentation on whistleblower programs, and several staff reports on fire services, recreation, and infrastructure projects. The committee will also consider awarding contracts for sand screening and biosolids upgrades.

• Hockey Circuit deputation proposing new hockey school and program for Wasaga Stars Arena
• Fire Chief report on County of Simcoe Regional Government Review Fire Services Report
• Recommendation to approve 'Centre' as descriptor for Cortellucci Zancor building (twin-pad arena and library)
• Award RFQ PW2021-19 for sand screening to Darren Neil & Sons Excavating
• Pre-purchase of turbo blowers ($260,800) and rotary drum thickener ($257,884) for WPCP upgrades

The Coordinated Committee made several recommendations to Council, including extending the temporary Restaurant Open Patios program to January 1, 2023, with waived fees. It also recommended awarding contracts for sand screening and water treatment equipment, and approving a part-lot control exemption for a subdivision. The committee received numerous reports for information and confirmed directions given in Closed Session.

• Recommended extending Restaurant Open Patios program to Jan 1, 2023 with fee waiver (7-0)
• Recommended awarding RFQ PW2021-19 for sand screening to Darren Neil & Sons Excavating (7-0)
• Recommended pre-purchase of turbo blowers from APGN Inc. for $260,800 (7-0)
• Recommended pre-purchase of Rotary Drum Thickener from Alfa Laval for $257,884 (7-0)
• Recommended part-lot control exemption for Stonebridge by the Bay into 41+7 lots (6-0, Watson COI)
• Referred Clear Valley Inc. draft plan extension back to staff for review (7-0)
• Recommended approving 'Centre' as descriptor for Cortellucci Zancor building (7-0)
• Approved $50,880 grant-funded procurement consultant expenditure (7-0)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes adoption of minutes, updates on social media, a heritage walking tour, and various heritage projects. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of minutes from January 10, 2022 meeting
• Update on Throwback Thursday social media initiative
• French translation of digitalized heritage walking tour
• Discussion of Dardanella and Cook Farm heritage sites
• 2022 Interpretive Panel and Historical Significance and Appreciation Awards

The Historical Advisory Committee approved the 2022 Interpretive Panel topic as the History of Aviation in Wasaga Beach, and approved memberships in two historical associations. They also adopted the January 10, 2022 minutes. Other items were discussed but not formally decided.

• Adopted January 10, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Selected History of Aviation in Wasaga Beach as 2022 Interpretive Panel topic (7-0)
• Approved memberships in Archives Association of Ontario ($95/yr) and Simcoe County Historical Association ($20/yr) (7-0)

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessible Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss trail accessibility concerns, new parking lot machines, and updates on the Town Hall elevator. They will also review the Residential Accessibility Improvement Program, which offers grants up to $2,000 for accessibility improvements.

• Public Works update on trail accessibility concerns
• By-law department update on new parking lot machines and Honk Mobile
• Town Hall elevator update (ongoing)
• Residential Accessibility Improvement Program grant details (50% up to $2,000)
• Accessibility Accreditation Initiative update

The Accessible Advisory Committee approved a request for an unbudgeted expenditure to run an informative contest with a local radio station (6-0) and approved a request to host a booth at the Wasaga Beach Seniors Information & Active Living Expo 2022 (6-0). The committee also expressed support for a proposed Residential Accessibility Improvement Program and social media videos on accessibility, with formal approval pending further details. Updates were received on trail accessibility concerns and new accessible parking machines.

• Approved unbudgeted expenditure for radio contest initiation (6-0)
• Approved request to host booth at Seniors Expo 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted January 6, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Supported Residential Accessibility Improvement Program (no formal vote)
• Supported social media videos on accessibility (no formal vote)

Regular Council

Wasaga Beach Council meets to receive an Integrity Commissioner report finding Councillor Belanger breached the Code of Conduct, with a recommendation to suspend his pay for 10 days. Council will also consider a petition from Tona Trail residents, approve accounts totaling over $19.8 million, and pass a series of by-laws including an interim tax levy and zoning amendments.

• Code of conduct report recommending 10-day pay suspension for Councillor Belanger
• Petition from Tona Trail residents regarding Tona Trail
• Approval of accounts: $6,425,631.07 (Nov 2021) and $13,377,186.27 (Dec 2021)
• By-law 2022-06: Interim Tax Levy for 2022
• By-law 2022-07: Zoning amendment for properties at 775 and 801 Sunnidale Road South

Council received the Integrity Commissioner's report finding Councillor Belanger breached the Code of Conduct and suspended his remuneration for 10 days, effective next pay period (6-0, Belanger recused). Council also approved November and December 2021 accounts totaling $19,802,817.34, a lease amendment for 41-47 Beach Drive, and passed 11 by-laws including zoning amendments and an interim tax levy.

• Suspended Councillor Belanger's pay 10 days for Code of Conduct breach (6-0, Belanger recused)
• Approved November 2021 accounts of $6,425,631.07 (7-0)
• Approved December 2021 accounts of $13,377,186.27 (7-0)
• Approved lease amendment for 41-47 Beach Drive, Upper Unit (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2022-06 authorizing interim tax levy for 2022 (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2022-07 zoning amendment for Pacific Developments/1415069 Ontario Ltd. (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2022-08 zoning amendment for Wasaga Beach Ventures Inc., Mosley Street (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2022-09 authorizing closure/sale of part of River Road West (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing routine departmental accounts and two substantive items: a recommendation to approve a 2022 general liability insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities at $567,639, and a recommendation to adopt a deeming by-law to merge five lots at 3050 Mosley Street (Fire Hall 2) into one parcel. The insurance premium exceeds the budget by $79,849, which staff propose to cover from surplus or reserves. The deeming by-law would facilitate the Fire Hall 2 expansion and renovation.

• 2022 General Liability Insurance Renewal: $567,639 premium from Intact Public Entities, $79,849 over budget
• Deeming By-law DB01/22 for 3050 Mosley Street (Fire Hall 2) to merge Lots 1-5 on Plan 1450
• Community Services, Public Works, Development Services, and General Government accounts for Nov/Dec 2021 confirmed
• Fire Hall 2 expansion: 230.34 sq m addition, new entrance, and renovation

The Committee of the Whole recommended Council authorize a $3,000,000 long-term debenture with Infrastructure Ontario to refinance the Main Street Bridge rehabilitation costs, and approved several other items including the 2022 general liability insurance renewal at $567,639. The committee also recommended approving an updated Grants to Organizations policy, renamed to 'Grants and Sponsorships to Organizations', and a deeming by-law for lots at 3050 Mosley Street. All recommendations were carried unanimously, with the Mayor declaring a conflict of interest on the General Government Services accounts item.

• Recommended $3M debenture for Main Street Bridge via Infrastructure Ontario (7-0)
• Recommended accepting 2022 liability insurance renewal from Intact at $567,639 (7-0)
• Recommended updated Grants to Organizations policy, renamed to Grants and Sponsorships (7-0)
• Recommended deeming by-law DB01/22 for Lots 1-5, 3050 Mosley Street (7-0)
• Confirmed Community Services, Public Works, and Development Services accounts for Nov/Dec 2021 (7-0)
• Confirmed General Government Services accounts, Mayor Bifolchi declared conflict of interest (6-0)

Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee met virtually and approved several items, including a budget of up to $3,000 for the June Expo and up to $400 for two ads for Senior of the Year nominations. They also received updates on the AFCAC history, action plan review, and Expo planning, and referred a potential revision of the Terms of Reference to a discussion group.

• Approved up to $3,000 for Expo execution and up to $400 for Senior of the Year ads
• Received presentation on AFCAC history by Jackie Beaudin
• Approved revisions to section 5 of the Action Plan
• Discussed Expo planning with Grill Team quote and Quench Buggy booking
• Referred Terms of Reference revision to action plan discussion group

The Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee approved up to $3,000 for the June Expo and up to $400 for two remaining Senior of the Year nomination ads. The committee also approved revisions to section 5 of its Action Plan and referred a potential Terms of Reference revision to the action plan discussion group. All motions carried 11-0 on recorded votes.

• Approved up to $3,000 for Expo execution and up to $400 for two Senior of the Year ads (11-0)
• Approved revisions to section 5 of the Action Plan (11-0)
• Referred potential Terms of Reference revision to action plan discussion group (11-0)
• Received AFCAC history presentation by Jackie Beaudin for information (11-0)
• Received Chair/Coordinator reports for information (11-0)
• Received Action Plan Review verbal update for information (11-0)
• Received Expo working group verbal update for information (11-0)
• Received Age-Friendly Budget verbal discussion update for information (11-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will meet virtually on January 17, 2022, to consider two minor variance applications. The committee will vote on whether to approve a lot coverage increase for a shed at 65 Forest Avenue and a reduced exterior side yard setback for a new dwelling on Robinson Road. Staff recommend approval for both, subject to conditions.

• Application A38/21: 65 Forest Avenue – increase lot coverage from 38% to 39.8% to keep an existing 108 sq. ft. shed
• Application A01/22: Robinson Road (no address) – reduce exterior side yard setback from 4.5 m to 2.59 m for new dwelling, porch, and deck
• Letter of opposition from 50 Forest Avenue owners regarding the shed variance
• NVCA permits required for both properties due to proximity to wetlands

The Committee of Adjustment approved four applications: a minor variance for a new dwelling at Robinson Road (A01/22), a consent to create a new residential lot on Robinson Road (B01/22), a minor variance for an existing dwelling at 85 40th Street South (A04/22), and a minor variance for a second-floor addition at 16 Middlebrook Road (A02/22). The committee denied a minor variance application for 65 Forest Avenue (A38/21) to keep an existing shed, which would have increased lot coverage beyond the permitted limit. The minutes of the December 13, 2021 meeting were also adopted.

• Adopted minutes of December 13, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Denied minor variance A38/21 at 65 Forest Avenue to increase lot coverage from 35% to 39.8% (1-4)
• Approved minor variance A01/22 on Robinson Road for reduced exterior side yard setback (5-0)
• Approved consent B01/22 on Robinson Road to create one new residential lot (5-0)
• Approved minor variance A04/22 at 85 40th Street South for reduced interior side yard setback (5-0)
• Approved minor variance A02/22 at 16 Middlebrook Road for second-floor addition and reduced front yard setback (5-0)

Coordinated Committee

The Wasaga Beach Coordinated Committee is meeting to receive presentations on B&B operations during COVID-19 and climate change actions, along with routine reports from fire, library, recreation, public works, transit, building, and economic development departments. Most items are for information only, with one recommendation to form a Customer Service Team.

• Presentation by Cathy Lane on B&B licensing challenges during COVID-19
• Presentation by Kathleen Caswell on climate change mitigation and adaptation
• Recommendation to create a Customer Service Team with a lead and facilitator
• Fire Department December 2021 report: 16 inspections, toy/food drive at Walmart
• Economic Development 2022 Work Plan and $10,000 Façade Improvement Program

The Coordinated Committee held its January 13, 2022 meeting via Zoom, receiving several presentations and reports for information. The most substantive action was a recommendation to Council to approve a lease for 50 Mosley Street from February 1 to September 30, 2022, based on the Town's standard lease with minor amendments. The committee also supported sending letters of support for the Collingwood G&M Hospital's MRI business case and a City of Sarnia letter on 'Catch and Release' justice, and directed staff to review whistleblower policies for a March 2022 report.

• Recommended Council approve lease for 50 Mosley Street, Feb 1-Sep 30, 2022 (7-0)
• Received B&B operator presentation; referred to staff for further review (7-0)
• Received climate change presentation from Wasaga Beach Climate Action Team (7-0)
• Approved sending letter of support for Collingwood G&M Hospital MRI units (7-0)
• Approved sending letter of support for City of Sarnia 'Catch and Release' justice letter (7-0)
• Directed staff to review whistleblower policies; report due March 2022 (7-0)
• Received December 2021 Fire Department report (7-0)
• Received Building Department Activity Summary for December 2021 (7-0)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting on January 10, 2022. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes, updates on ongoing heritage projects, and setting goals for 2022. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of December 6, 2021 minutes
• Update on Throwback Thursdays social media initiative
• Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour update
• Cook Farm Memoirs update
• Senior of the Year discussion

The Historical Advisory Committee met via Zoom and adopted the minutes from its December 6, 2021 meeting (6-0). Members reviewed the Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour, agreed it was well structured, and directed Chair Lindsay Neale to explore French translation options. The committee also noted its 2022 budget of $3,000 for a new Interpretive Panel and $2,900 for operating expenses, with Robbie Broad volunteering to lead the panel project.

• Adopted December 6, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Agreed Digitalized Heritage Walking Tour is well structured
• Directed L. Neale to research French translation options for the tour and pamphlet
• Noted 2022 budget: $3,000 for Interpretive Panel, $2,900 for operating expenses
• R. Broad volunteered to lead Interpretive Panel creation

Accessible Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessible Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 2021 Annual Status Report on accessibility accomplishments and to provide feedback on the draft 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, which they may endorse. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, sub-committee reports, and updates on ongoing items like the Town Hall elevator and COVID-19 vaccination status.

• Review of 2021 Annual Status Report on accessibility accomplishments
• Draft 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for endorsement
• Town Hall Elevator - ongoing update
• COVID-19 Vaccination Status update
• Mandatory Committee Training follow-up

The Accessible Advisory Committee endorsed the draft 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and supported the creation of a Residential Accessibility Improvement Program, directing itself to research and outline the program for future approval. The committee also received the 2021 Annual Status Report on accessibility accomplishments and discussed ongoing items like the Town Hall elevator and an accessibility accreditation trial run.

• Adopted October 8, 2021 minutes (7-0)
• Received 2021 Annual Status Report - Accessibility Accomplishments (8-0)
• Endorsed draft 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (8-0)
• Supported creation of Residential Accessibility Improvement Program and directed research (8-0)