Wasaga Beach public meetings in 2023

Special Emergency Council Meeting

Council passed a by-law to appoint temporary Municipal Law Enforcement Officers. Additionally, Council approved a waiver to extend a road closure beyond three days until midnight on September 5, 2023.

• Approved waiver to extend road closure beyond 3 days until midnight September 5, 2023 (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-91 to appoint temporary Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-92 to confirm proceedings of the September 2, 2023 meeting (7-0)

Special Committee of the Whole - Budget

The Committee of the Whole held an educational session regarding 2024 budget changes, forecasts, and tax rate options. No budget figures were finalized, as staff advised that next steps will be considered at September meetings.

• Approved the agenda for August 28, 2023 (6-0)
• Received the 2024 Budget Education Session report for information (6-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

Council approved the 2024 budget schedule and an amendment to designate parts of highways as community safety zones. The body also accepted recommendations for the Nottawasaga River no-wake request and approved a zoning by-law amendment for 1413 Mosley Street.

• Approved 2024 Budget Schedule (6-0)
• Approved amendment to designate highways as community safety zones (6-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z05/23 for 1413 Mosley Street (6-0)
• Accepted River Resources Committee recommendations for Nottawasaga River no-wake request (6-0)
• Approved amended Terms of Reference for Climate Action Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Directed staff to report on alternatives to firework displays (6-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-87 to appoint a full-time Municipal Law Enforcement and Property Standards Officer (6-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-89 to amend vehicular nuisance event prohibitions (6-0)

Healthy Community Network Committee

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair for the meeting and approved the minutes from June 16, 2023. Members decided to discuss the formation of a goal-setting sub-committee at the next meeting and requested a Town staff contact for booking meeting rooms.

• Appointed Mary Lou Peers as Chair (2-0)
• Appointed Graham Sowyrda as Vice-Chair (2-0)
• Approved June 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Decided to discuss a goal-setting sub-committee at the next meeting (5-0)
• Approved request to use Town facilities for sub-committee meetings and establish a staff booking contact (5-0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved four applications for land severances and zoning variances. These decisions allow for the creation of new residential lots and the construction of a detached accessory building with specific height and setback variances.

• Approved severance for Josip Abaza at 75th Street South to create one residential lot (4-0)
• Approved zoning variance for Andrew Vandemeer at 2166 Shore Lane for a 6.0m high two-storey detached accessory building (4-0)
• Approved zoning variance for Gurjit Mahant at Joanne Crescent, Lot 52 for a minimum lot frontage of 11.4 metres (4-0)
• Approved severance for Gurjit Mahant at Joanne Crescent, Lot 52 to create one new lot (4-0)
• Adopted minutes of the July 19, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

Council approved several major infrastructure projects, including a $17.5M road urbanization contract and a $1.9M watermain looping project. The board also authorized the Fire Chief to distribute naloxone kits and requested cost reports for a local publication.

• Awarded River Road West Urbanization contract to GIP Construction and Materials Limited for $17,509,420.60
• Awarded Beachwood Watermain Looping contract to Arnott Construction Limited for $1,895,788.80
• Authorized $39,877.50 for Ainley Group for emergency repair design at #42 Christopher Avenue
• Authorized Fire Chief to execute agreement with Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to distribute naloxone kits
• Directed staff to report on costs for the 50th Anniversary edition of Wasaga Saga
• Referred Institute of Southern Georgian Bay partnership opportunity to staff for review
• Approved August 10, 2023 agenda as amended (6-0)

Advisory Committee on Tourism

The Advisory Committee on Tourism recommended that Council approve the proposed Terms of Reference and hire Brain Trust for the TDMP refresh. The committee also established a subcommittee to research a potential Sister City partnership.

• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended Council approve proposed Terms of Reference (5-0)
• Recommended Council entrust Brain Trust with TDMP refresh (5-0)
• Formed Sister City subcommittee led by C. Plater and G.P. Charrier (5-0)
• Approved invitation for Wasaga Business Tourism Association to present (5-0)

Advisory Committee on Tourism

The Advisory Committee on Tourism received a presentation from Brain Trust regarding a proposal to update the Tourism Destination Management Plan. The committee will discuss the presentation at the next meeting to form a recommendation for Council. Members also agreed to explore sending a letter to Ontario Parks and the relevant Ministry regarding park maintenance.

• Approved June 28, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received Brain Trust presentation on TDMP Refresh as information (5-0)
• Agreed to explore sending a letter to Ontario Parks and the Ministry regarding inadequate maintenance

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved a lot severance on Wood Avenue and two minor variances for residential properties. One application for a new dwelling on 64th Street North was deferred at the applicant's request to provide a clearer proposal.

• Approved lot severance for Joe Severiano at Wood Avenue, Lot 55 (5-0)
• Approved minor variance for Sarah Stanshall at 164 Santos Lane (5-0)
• Approved minor variance for Harold Van Gool at 49 Nancy Street (4-0)
• Deferred minor variance application from Ron Fleer at 2-64th Street North (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of the June 21, 2023 meeting (5-0)

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION

The Joint Committee of the Whole and Council met in a special closed session. Council provided staff direction following discussions on TPAL donation and naming rights and a municipal land matter. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved moving into closed session to discuss TPAL Donation and Naming Rights and a Municipal Land Matter (7-0)
• Passed By-law 2023-83 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting (7-0)

Age - Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee created three work groups focused on the Action Plan, business, and budget. The committee also approved participation in a collaborative table at the September 12th Farmer's Market.

• Approved minutes from June 13, 2023 (7-0)
• Established Action Plan Work Group (T. Bone, J. Burke, Councillor Ego, L. Hodgson, G. King, D. Mancini)
• Established Age-Friendly Business Work Group (J. Burke, C. Gough, A. Kemp, J. Pallas, D. Mancini, P. Rush, S. Sinclair)
• Established Budget Work Group (J. Burke, A. Kemp, J. Pallas, P. Rush)
• Approved participation at the September 12th Farmer's Market (6-0)
• Agreed to cancel the August 8/23 meeting

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee approved participating in a collaborative booth with the Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee. Members also received updates on municipal playground signage and a food drive. An action plan for the 2022-2026 term was discussed and will be reviewed at the next meeting.

• Approved May 31, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved partnership booth with Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee for September 12, 2023 Farmer's Market (5-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

Council approved the 2022 audited financial statements for the Town and Geosands Inc. Several funding approvals were made for the Fire Department and the twin-pad arena and library project. A five-year lease was authorized for the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital.

• Approved 2022 Audited Financial Statements for the Town (7-0)
• Approved Geosands Inc. 2022 Audited Financial Statements (7-0)
• Approved $68,000 unbudgeted expenditure for Fire Department small fleet vehicle
• Authorized 5-year lease with Collingwood General and Marine Hospital at 1621 Mosley Street Unit 1
• Approved contract fee increases for Colliers Project Leaders ($62,690) and MJMA architects ($202,500) (7-0)
• Authorized $25,000 naming right sponsorship for Twin-Pad Arena and Library Mini Stick Rink (6-1)
• Awarded Landscape Architectural Consultant contract for Zancor Ramblewood Drive Park to Henry Kortekaas & Associates Inc. (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Fees and Charges updates for EV Charging Stations

Advisory Committee on Tourism

The Advisory Committee on Tourism expressed interest in hiring Brain Trust to update the 2018 Tourism Destination Management Plan and invited a formal presentation. The committee also agreed to review the South Georgian Bay Tourism website and will update its Terms of Reference to include Economic Development.

• Approved May 24, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received presentation from South Georgian Bay Tourism and agreed to review their website (6-0)
• Approved interest in using Brain Trust to update the Tourism Destination Management Plan (6-0)
• Invited Brain Trust to formally present a proposal based on committee priorities (6-0)
• Agreed to form a sub-committee for Christmas Market planning
• Identified Council priority action items B.8, D.29, and O.52-56 as areas for committee assistance

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved three applications from Gurjit Mahant to create additional lots and grant area variances on Joanne Crescent. Two other applications were deferred, and one application for 38 Laidlaw Street remained incomplete in the record.

• Adopted May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Deferred application B15/23 for 929 & 931 River Road East (5-0)
• Deferred application B18/23 for 88 & 176 Lyons Court (5-0)
• Approved severance application B20/23 for Joanne Crescent, Lot 57 (4-1)
• Approved severance application B19/23 for Joanne Crescent, Lot 57 (4-1)
• Approved variance application A12/23 for Joanne Crescent, Lot 57 (4-1)

Property Standards Committee

The committee appointed Adam Harrod as Chair and Harold Van Gool as Vice Chair for the 2022-2026 term. The minutes from the August 16, 2022 meeting were also adopted.

• Appointed Adam Harrod as Chair (4-0)
• Appointed Harold Van Gool as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Adopted August 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Healthy Community Network Committee

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Age - Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee approved a small budget expenditure for a wheeled cart to assist with community events. The committee also received updates on the upcoming Expo, the Age-Friendly Business Project, and the maintenance of five community information hubs.

• Approved spending up to $100 for a wheeled cart for community outreach (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2023 (7-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

Council directed staff to investigate a contract with the Ontario Provincial Police and the establishment of a Police Services Board. Other key actions included approving a 10-year lease for the Wasaga Beach Lions Club and purchasing new agenda management software.

• Directed staff to explore a contract with the OPP for policing services (7-0)
• Directed staff to report on establishing a Police Services Board (7-0)
• Authorized 10-year lease for Wasaga Beach Lions Club at RecPlex through May 31, 2033 (7-0)
• Approved procurement of eScribe software with a 2023 variance of $19,587 (7-0)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z11/21 (7-0)
• Approved Climate Action Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and $2,000 budget (7-0)
• Approved Council Expense and Conference Policy (7-0)
• Approved amended Social Media Policy (7-0)

River Resources Committee

The committee established a sub-committee to review Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations and speed regulations on the Nottawasaga River. Members also received a municipal update regarding buoy installation and the 2nd Street boat ramp.

• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Established sub-committee to review Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations and speed regulations on the Nottawasaga River (8-0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2023-2026 term. Members reviewed conceptual playground designs for three locations and decided to continue a non-verbal signage initiative using existing funds. The Residential Accessibility Initiative Program was discontinued.

• Appointed Fred Heyduk as Interim Chair for the May 31 meeting (6-0)
• Accepted minutes of September 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Appointed Fred Heyduk as Chair for the 2023-2026 term (5-0)
• Appointed Shelby Verkindt as Vice-Chair for the 2023-2026 term (5-0)
• Approved continuing non-verbal signage initiative with existing funds and seeking more in 2024 Budget (5-0)
• Discontinued the Residential Accessibility Initiative Program (5-0)

Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)

Council approved a directive for staff to issue an Expression of Interest for the Pro Shop and Food Concession at the Twin-Pad and Library (TPL). Two public meetings were held regarding zoning by-law amendments, but no decisions were made on those applications.

• Approved agenda for May 25, 2023 (7-0)
• Directed staff to issue Expression of Interest for Pro Shop and Food Concession at the TPL (7-0)
• Received Community Services Consent List item 7.1 (7-0)
• Received Development Services Consent List item 7.3 (7-0)
• Held public meeting for zoning amendment at 929 & 931 River Road East (no decision made)
• Held public meeting for zoning amendment at 1413 Mosley Street (no decision made)