Wasaga Beach public meetings in 2024
49 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment
The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment met on December 18, 2024 to adopt the November 20 meeting minutes and consider three land‑use applications. The committee recommended approving a consent application for 134 Sunnidale Road South and minor variance applications for 12 Old Hickory Lane and 1666 Shore Lane. All three applications were slated for approval by motion.
- Approve consent application B02924 for 134 Sunnidale Road South
- Approve minor variance application A04224 for 12 Old Hickory Lane
- Approve minor variance application A04324 for 1666 Shore Lane
- Adopt Committee of Adjustment minutes from November 20, 2024
Climate Action Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business including the 2025 workplan and the status of a PCP application. Members will review the Official Plan Draft 2 and explore a partnership with the Township of Clearview for a Climate Action Plan.
- 2025 Workplan including Green Development Standards, Solar, and Tree Cutting By-law
- Partnership exploration with Township of Clearview for a Climate Action Plan
- Review of Energy Management Plan and Fleet Management Plan
- Discussion on Municipal Residential programmes including Community Efficiency Financing
- Pollinate Wasaga Beach initiative
Council
The Wasaga Beach Council will adopt the 2024 Fire Master Plan, directing the Fire Chief to use it as a reference for fire protection services over the next ten years and to inform the capital forecast and development‑charge study. The meeting also includes adoption of a Part‑Lot Control exemption by‑law (PL005/24), a by‑law to stop up and close Oak Dell Avenue, a library budget reallocation authority of up to $50,000 per year, and a declaration of surplus land at 128, 138, 140 Main Street and 27 Nancy Street.
- Adopt 2024 Fire Master Plan and link to ten‑year capital forecast and development‑charge study
- Enact Part‑Lot Control Exemption By‑law (PL005/24) for Block 765 and Block 766
- Approve By‑law 2024‑94 to stop up and close Oak Dell Avenue (Plan 966, Sunnidale)
- Authorize Library Board to reallocate up to $50,000.00 per budget year
- Declare 128, 138, 140 Main Street and 27 Nancy Street as surplus land
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council will begin with a land acknowledgement, disclose pecuniary interests, and approve the agenda. It will then move into a closed session to consider potential litigation concerning OLT‑24‑001047 (10 Club Court) and to review the 2024 Community Risk Assessment. The council will adopt By‑law 2024‑93 confirming the meeting’s proceedings before adjourning.
- Closed session consideration of potential litigation related to OLT‑24‑001047 (10 Club Court)
- Presentation of the 2024 Community Risk Assessment
- Adoption of By‑law 2024‑93 to confirm the meeting’s proceedings
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest and approval of the agenda
- Land acknowledgement of Anishnaabe and Wyandot Nations
Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee
The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will review unfinished business on event and festival strategy ideas and tourism website advice. It will also consider new business items such as committee seats, a stakeholder list, beachfront development, a winter tourism campaign, the Ontario Games, and the 2025 work plan.
- Beachfront Development
- Winter Campaign
- Ontario Games
- 2025 Work Plan
- Committee Seats
Special Council Meeting
The Wasaga Beach Special Council will approve its agenda and pass By‑law 2024‑88 that confirms the meeting proceedings. It will then move into a closed session to discuss a human‑resource matter involving a municipal employee and a Beachfront Development Request for Proposals. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Approval of the Special Council agenda
- Pass By‑law 2024‑88 to confirm the meeting proceedings
- Closed‑session discussion of a human‑resource matter (personal matter about an identifiable employee)
- Closed‑session discussion of a Beachfront Development Request for Proposals
- Adjournment of the meeting
Council
The Wasaga Beach Council will adopt the agenda, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive a series of staff reports. Key decisions include approving the 2025 Budget – Draft 2, authorizing a contract for Phase 2 demolition of beachfront properties, and approving the expropriation of 24 Main Street and 32 Main Street for the Beach Area One Reconstruction Project. The council will also receive updates on fees, a sidewalk maintenance agreement for the Gateway Casino site, and a proposal to explore a bid for an Ontario Games event.
- Contract Award BF2024-01 – demolition of beachfront properties (Phase 2) awarded to Roy‑Mar Demolition & Excavation Ltd.
- Expropriation approval for 24 Main Street and 32 Main Street for Beach Area One Reconstruction and Beachfront Development projects
- Approval of 2025 Fees and Charges (Appendix A) as outlined in the staff report
- Approval of the 2025 Budget – Draft 2, with conditions related to provincial policing funding
- Council directed to explore and evaluate a bid to host an Ontario Games in 2028 or 2029
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider four applications regarding property consents and minor variances. The body will review staff reports and recommended conditions for each request.
- Application B02524: Consent for Mapleside Drive
- Application B02724: Consent/Validation Certificate for Lot 94, Robinson Road
- Application A03824: Minor Variance for 92 35th Street North
- Application A04024: Minor Variance for 72 31st Street North
Climate Action Advisory Committee
The Wasaga Beach Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its October 15 meeting. It will review several unfinished‑business items, including a community efficiency financing home‑loan programme, the Green Economy Hub, a partnership with the Township of Clearview, green development standards, and the $10,000 Enbridge grant. New business includes consideration of a 2025 Revised Action Plan and a recap of an environmental update meeting.
- Adopt October 15 meeting minutes
- Community Efficiency Financing home‑loan programme
- Green Economy Hub discussion
- Status of $10,000 Grant from Enbridge
- 2025 Revised Action Plan review
Council
The Wasaga Beach Council will review several zoning and land use applications, including a temporary use by-law for a sales centre. The body will also consider a Green Fleet Strategy presentation and a budget request for the Climate Action Advisory Committee.
- Estimated $10,000 unbudgeted expenditure for 1947 Seagrave Firetruck refurbishment
- Zoning By-law Amendment (Z04/23) and Temporary Use By-law (Z00924) for a sales centre at Lyons Court
- Deeming By-law for 1333 and 1329 Mosley Street
- Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law (PL04/24) for Block 767 Plan 51M-1235
- 2025 Climate Action Advisory Committee budget request for consultant funding
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special Council Meeting Fees and Water and Wastewater Fees
Council is reviewing a staff report and presentation regarding 2025 fees, charges, and water/wastewater rates. This meeting serves as a public consultation before Council considers a by-law to implement fee increases on November 28, 2024.
- 2025 Water & Wastewater Rate Presentation
- 2025 Fees and Charges & Water/Wastewater Rates Update staff report
- Public meeting delegations regarding rates and fees
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss unfinished business items, including a Bicycle By-law update and accessible signalization at a town intersection. New business items include a process for hosting or attending events, ideas for improving the town’s Accessible Webpage, a redesign of the AccessAwareness flag, and a review of the 2022‑2026 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan. The committee will also consider its goals and action plan for 2025.
- Bicycle By-law Update
- Accessible Signalization at Town Intersection
- Process for hosting and/or attending events
- Accessible Webpage improvement ideas
- Redesign of AccessAwareness Flag
Council
The Wasaga Beach Council will vote to extend the draft approval of the Bells Park Subdivision (PS00524) for three years, setting a new lapse date of November 23, 2027, and to adopt minor condition amendments. It will also consider a temporary‑use zoning by‑law amendment for 400 45th Street South, allowing a sales centre for up to three years. The meeting includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving minutes from the October 10 and October 17 council meetings, and receiving reports from the Fire Department, Recreation & Facilities, and Capital Works departments.
- Approve a three‑year extension of the Bells Park Draft Plan of Subdivision (PS00524) with a lapse date of 23 Nov 2027 and minor condition changes
- Approve Zoning By‑law Amendment (Temporary Use) for 400 45th Street South to permit a sales centre for a maximum of three years
- Adopt the agenda and approve minutes from the regular council meeting on 10 Oct 2024 and the special budget meeting on 17 Oct 2024
- Receive Fire Department September 2024 report and related incident and activity documents for information
- Receive a presentation from the Collingwood and Wasaga Beach Climate Action Teams on the South Georgian Bay Green Economy Hub Pilot
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special Council Meeting - Public Planning Meeting
The Town of Wasaga Beach is conducting a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act. Council will hear a presentation from Senior Planner Matt Ellis and receive comments from the public regarding the New Draft Official Plan.
- Public meeting regarding the New Draft Official Plan
- By-law 2024-78 to confirm proceedings of the October 23, 2024 Special Council meeting
Special Council Budget Meeting
The Special Council is meeting to receive a report and presentation on the first draft of the 2025 Budget. No other matters for consideration or deputations are scheduled for this meeting.
- 2025 Budget - Draft 1 Report and Presentation
Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee
The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will review updates on beachfront development, discuss event and festival strategy ideas, and consider reports on the tourism website, TDMP updates, AMO delegations, and a staff land‑acknowledgment report. The committee will also address unfinished business items such as the tourism website and TDMP action items. No formal motions are listed beyond agenda approval and adoption of prior minutes.
- Beachfront Development Update
- Event & Festival Strategy Ideas
- Tourism Website
- TDMP Updates and Committee Action Items
- Staff Report on Land Acknowledgment
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from its September 18, 2024 meeting and review the draft schedule for 2025. It will consider and recommend approval, with conditions, of Application A03824 – a minor variance for 92 35th Street North, and Application A03924 – an incidental minor variance for 346 Shore Lane. The next meeting is set for November 20, 2024.
- Adopt minutes of the September 18, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting
- Approve Application A03824 – Minor Variance at 92 35th Street North
- Approve Application A03924 – Incidental Minor Variance at 346 Shore Lane
- Review and adopt draft 2025 Committee of Adjustment schedule
- Set next meeting date for November 20, 2024
Climate Action Advisory Committee
The Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt the September 17, 2024 minutes, hear presentations from the Clean Air Partnership and the Collingwood Climate Action Team, and discuss several unfinished business items including the Community Efficiency Financing Home Efficiency Loan Programme, the Green Economy Hub, the status of a $10,000 grant from Enbridge, and an Energy Management Plan request. New business includes creating questions for a senior‑management meeting on November 19.
- Clean Air Partnership presentation – Community Efficiency Financing
- Community Efficiency Financing Home Efficiency Loan Programme
- Status of $10,000 grant from Enbridge
- Energy Management Plan – request for Finance to attend Committee
- Creation of questions for senior‑management meeting on November 19
Council
The Wasaga Beach Council will receive several staff reports and consider multiple by‑law motions. It will enact a Part‑Lot Control exemption by‑law (PL03/24) for Skydale Investments and adopt by‑laws on fireworks, speed limits in school zones, and the 2025 council meeting schedule. The council will also consider an accessibility budget request of $10,000 for additional mobi‑deck mats and signage. All items will be received for information or approved as motions.
- Application for exemption to Part‑Lot Control (File No. PL0324) – enact by‑law PL03/24
- Sale and discharge of fireworks – proposed amendments to the fireworks by‑law
- Approval of the 2025 Council meeting schedule and office closures
- Accessibility Advisory Committee budget request: $10,000 for mobi‑deck mats and signs
- By‑law to regulate speed of traffic in school zones (2024‑76)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee
The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and receive updates on food insecurity, the budget, and community hubs.
- Approval of July and September committee minutes
- Presentation on household food insecurity and affordability
- Updates on the Age-Friendly Budget
- Community Hubs update
- Action Plan Work Group update
Council
The Wasaga Beach Council will consider several reports and motions, including a fire department update for August 2024 and a request to designate a parcel at the south corner of Lyons Court and Ramblewood Drive as surplus land. A permit application for tree removal by Farsight Developments Wasaga Inc. will be received and staff will be authorized to issue the permit pending conditions. The council will also receive a no‑parking petition for 40th Street and adopt a confirmatory by‑law (2024‑73).
- Surplus Land Request: property at south corner of Lyons Court and Ramblewood Drive, roll number 436401001507302, to be deemed surplus
- Application for Tree Removal Permit for Farsight Developments Wasaga Inc.
- Request for No Parking on 40th Street
- August 2024 Fire Department Report (information only)
- By‑law 2024‑73 to confirm council proceedings on September 26, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Council Meeting
The Wasaga Beach Special Council is meeting to approve the agenda and consider a closed session regarding beach access and municipal service corporations. The meeting will also include the passing of a confirmatory by-law.
- Closed session on Municipal Service Corporations
- Closed session on Allenwood Beach Vesting Order
- Approval of the Special Council agenda
- Passing of confirmatory by-law 2024-72
Town Hall Public Meeting
The Wasaga Beach Special Council will hold an open‑mic Town Hall Public Meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Residents may ask questions on any town matter, including beachfront development, the new high school and community hub, and road construction. No specific agenda items are listed and no minutes will be produced for this meeting.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three different applications for minor variances. The body will also review and adopt the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting.
- Minor Variance application A03424 for 21 Sunnidale Road South
- Incidental Minor Variance application A03524 for 534 Bluewater Lane
- Incidental Minor Variance application A03624 for 360 Coastline Drive
Climate Action Advisory Committee
The Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt minutes from its July 16 and August 13 meetings, then discuss unfinished business items including a review of the Official Plan, County of Simcoe green development standards, the Green Economy Hub, the Community Efficiency Finance Program, and Bee City designation. The meeting also includes a future discussion on an Energy Conservation & Demand Management Plan.
- Adopt minutes for July 16, 2024 and August 13, 2024 meetings
- Review of Official Plan
- Green Development Standards – County of Simcoe
- Green Economy Hub
- Community Efficiency Finance Program
Council
The Wasaga Beach Council will consider and vote on several items, including a lease agreement with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 645 for Fernbrook Hall, a shareholder declaration for the town's Sports and Entertainment Corporation, and two new by‑laws. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, a proclamation of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and reports on water and wastewater system performance. A portion of the meeting will move to closed session for matters such as beachfront development and employment issues.
- Lease agreement with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 645 for Fernbrook Hall (three‑year term with renewal option)
- Shareholder Declaration for Wasaga Beach Sports and Entertainment Corporation
- By‑law 2024‑70 to adopt a shareholder direction for Geosands Inc. and subsidiaries
- By‑law 2024‑71 confirming the council proceedings of the regular meeting held September 12, 2024
- Proclamation of September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee
The Age‑Friendly Community Advisory Committee will adopt the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes and receive a presentation on fraud prevention and awareness from Tom Creel of the Canadian Anti‑Fraud Centre, RCMP and OPP. The committee will also receive informational updates from the Chair and Coordinator, member roundtables, the Action Plan work group, and other work groups. No policy decisions or approvals are scheduled beyond accepting these updates.
- Adopt July 9, 2024 Age‑Friendly Committee minutes
- Receive Tom Creel’s fraud‑prevention presentation (Canadian Anti‑Fraud Centre, RCMP, OPP)
- Receive Chair and Coordinator updates
- Receive member roundtable updates
- Receive Action Plan Work Group update
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review past meeting minutes and discuss the 2025 budget, upcoming bus shelter installations, and accessible trick-or-treating.
- Adoption of June and August 2024 meeting minutes
- 2025 Bus Shelter Installations presentation
- 2025 Budget Considerations
- Accessible Trick or Treating Night
- Fall Initiative: Videos promoting accessible features
Council
The Wasaga Beach Council will consider several reports and adopt a zoning by‑law amendment for the Wasaga Riverwoods Homes development. It will also act on a part‑lot control exemption, approve a new street name (Pleasant Bay Lane), and adopt new user fees for food‑truck vendors at town events. Additional items include proclamations for Fierte Simcoe Pride Weeks and routine approvals of minutes and financial reports.
- Zoning By‑law Amendment (Z07/20) for Wasaga Riverwoods Homes Inc.
- Part‑Lot Control Exemption By‑law (PL02/24) for Pacific Developments Inc. and Matheson Square Inc.
- Approval of Pleasant Bay Lane as the street name for Hamount Block 26 and 29
- Adoption of new user fees for vendors and food trucks at town‑organized events
- Proclamation of Fierte Simcoe Pride Weeks (July 29 – August 11 2024)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special Council Meeting
The Wasaga Beach Special Council will approve its agenda and adopt By‑law 2024‑63, which confirms the proceedings of this meeting. Afterward, the council will move into a closed session to consider disclosure of pecuniary interest, the Cedar Grove Campground, and the Accessibility Advisory Committee appointment. No presentations, deputations, staff reports, or other matters are scheduled for public discussion.
- Adoption of By‑law 2024‑63 to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting
- Closed‑session discussion on disclosure of pecuniary interest
- Closed‑session discussion on Cedar Grove Campground
- Closed‑session discussion on Accessibility Advisory Committee appointment
Committee of Adjustment
The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will vote on six applications, comprising consents for two parcels on Knox Road & Frederick Drive and a consent for 197 Melrose Avenue, as well as minor variances for 90‑44th Street North, 14‑68th Street, and 211 Shore Lane. The committee will also adopt the minutes from its July 17, 2024 meeting and set the next meeting for September 18, 2024.
- Approve application B02324 – Knox Road & Frederick Drive (consent)
- Approve application B02224 – Knox Road & Frederick Drive (consent)
- Approve application A03224 – 90‑44th Street North (minor variance)
- Approve application B02424 – 197 Melrose Avenue (consent)
- Approve application A02824 – 14‑68th Street (minor variance)
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider a motion to adopt an Accessibility Advisory Checklist to guide review of site plans under the Planning Act. They will also review a site plan for 8859 Beachwood Road and a request for an accessible ramp and walkway at Allenwood Beach. The meeting includes discussion of 2025 budget considerations and the 2022‑2026 Multi‑Accessibility Plan.
- Recommendation to adopt the Accessibility Advisory Checklist for site‑plan reviews
- Review of the site plan for 8859 Beachwood Road
- Consideration of a request for an accessible ramp and walkway at Allenwood Beach
- Discussion of 2025 budget considerations referencing the 2022‑2026 Multi‑Accessibility Plan
- Site‑plan training presentation with a sample ACC site plan
Climate Action Advisory Committee
The Wasaga Beach Climate Action Advisory Committee meeting will consider several unfinished‑business topics, including a presentation to council, a review of the Official Plan, green development standards from the County of Simcoe, the Green Economy Hub, and the Community Efficiency Finance Program. The committee will also receive sub‑committee reports, consider any new business, and set items for future meetings.
- Presentation to Council
- Review of Official Plan
- Green Development Standards – County of Simcoe
- Green Economy Hub
- Community Efficiency Finance Program
Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee
The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will adopt the May 15 and June 19 meeting minutes. It will hear presentations on unverified media claims about Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, the final annual report, tourism website feedback, fireworks, the TDMP, and the T3 Accelerator. The committee will also discuss items slated for future meetings.
- Adoption of May 15 and June 19 meeting minutes
- Final Annual Report and Presentation
- Tourism Website Feedback
- Fireworks
- T3 Accelerator
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council will consider several public planning items, including zoning and official‑plan amendments for Cedar Grove, Beachwood Road, 45th Street South, and Lyons Court. Staff reports will be received on a zoning amendment (Z00324), a sign by‑law amendment, an AMPS by‑law amendment, the Downtown Community Improvement Plan extension, and a Canada Community‑Building Fund agreement. Motions will be moved to adopt the Z00324 amendment and the listed by‑laws, and a closed‑session will address a beachfront hotel letter of intent, a municipal lease, and employment matters.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z00324 for River Rd. East and Stonebridge Blvd. – motion to enact
- Sign By-law amendment (By‑law 2024‑59) – motion to adopt
- AMPS By-law amendment (By‑law 2024‑60) – motion to adopt
- Downtown Community Improvement Plan – extend incentive program 5 years and add Beach Drive properties
- Canada Community‑Building Fund Agreement – authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment met on July 17, 2024 to consider a series of development applications. It approved three incidental minor variance applications (A02724, A03024, A03124) and three consent applications (B01724, B01824, B01924) for properties on 45th Street South & Ramblewood. It deferred application A02924 for 211 Shore Lane and refused application A01324 for 12 Old Hickory Lane. The meeting also adopted the June 19, 2024 minutes and noted a withdrawn application A02824 for 14 68th Street North.
- Approved A02724 (101 River Road East) – incidental minor variance.
- Approved A03024 (111 White Sands Way) – incidental minor variance.
- Approved A03124 (1380 River Road East) – incidental minor variance.
- Approved consents B01724, B01824, B01924 for 45th Street South & Ramblewood.
- Deferred A02924 (211 Shore Lane) – minor variance; Refused A01324 (12 Old Hickory Lane) – minor variance; Adopted June 19, 2024 minutes; Withdrawn A02824 (14 68th Street North) – minor variance.
Climate Action Advisory Committee
The Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt the June 24, 2024 meeting minutes. It will discuss several unfinished‑business items, including a presentation to Council of a Project Plan to implement the work plan, a review of the Official Plan, and updates on green development standards, the Green Economy Hub, the Community Efficiency Finance Program, the Energy Management Plan, and the Bee City designation. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2024.
- Presentation to Council of Project Plan to implement Work Plan (August 22)
- Review of Official Plan
- Discussion of Green Development Standards – County of Simcoe
- Discussion of Green Economy Hub
- Discussion of Community Efficiency Finance Program
Council
Council will review the establishment of a new Sports and Entertainment Municipal Services Corporation, including a request to use up to $500,000 from the Casino Reserve for 2025 bookings. The agenda also includes approving 2025 budget assumptions and street names for the 529 Sunnidale Road South development.
- Authorization of up to $500,000 from Casino Reserve for 2025 entertainment bookings
- Approval of Corfe Lane, Upperview Place, and Sterling Court as street names at 529 Sunnidale Road South
- Approval of budget assumptions for the 2025 operating and capital budgets
- Wildfire preparedness and awareness presentation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
- Amendment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee
The Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee will receive presentations regarding the Poverty Round Table and Red Cross services. The meeting also includes updates from several work groups, including those for the 2024 Senior Expo and Senior of the Year.
- Presentation on Poverty Round Table by Fire Chief Craig Williams
- Presentation on Red Cross Programs and Services by Tara Bone
- Updates from the Action Plan and Business Development work groups
- Adoption of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
Special Council Meeting - Geosands Inc. AGM
The Special Council will receive a presentation on the Geosands Inc. 2023 Year in Review and Audited Financial Statements. The meeting also includes proposals to confirm board appointments for Geosands Inc., Wasaga Distribution Inc., and Wasaga Resource Services Inc.
- Presentation of Geosands Inc. 2023 Year in Review and Audited Financial Statements
- Confirmation of Geosands Inc. Board appointments
- Confirmation of Wasaga Distribution Inc. Board appointments
- Confirmation of Wasaga Resource Services Inc. Board appointments
- Adoption of 2024-52 Confirmatory By-law
Council
The Council will review the 2023 audited financial statements and annual year-end report. Proposed updates include increasing the Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program grant from $200 to $400 per residence. The agenda also covers pickleball court improvements at 425 River Road W.
- Increase Snow Removal Financial Assistance grant from $200 to $400 per residence
- Approval of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
- Pickleball Court Improvements at 425 River Road W. with no town funding
- Purchase of two portable MobiDeck Mats for $2,500
- New by-laws for Council remuneration and non-union employee wages
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Climate Action Advisory Committee
The Climate Action Advisory Committee will consider a resolution to enter a closed session. This session is intended for committee training regarding the County of Simcoe Climate Action Plan. Other agenda items are procedural or contain no listed content.
- Resolution to hold a closed session for Committee Training - County of Simcoe Climate Action Plan
Climate Action Advisory Committee
The Climate Action Advisory Committee will review greenhouse gas emission reports and discuss the Bee City designation. The meeting also includes updates on energy conservation, the Green Economy Hub, and a community financing program. A closed session is scheduled for staff training regarding ICLEI Canada.
- GHG Emission Report
- Bee City designation discussion
- Green Development Standards - County of Simcoe
- Energy Conservation and Demand Management report
- Community Efficiency Financing program
Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing the 2024 to 2027 TDMP and discussing the tourism website. The agenda also includes an update to the Terms of Reference and a review of the annual report.
- Wasaga Beach 2024 to 2027 TDMP
- Tourism Website discussion
- Terms of Reference Update
- Annual Report review
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee is reviewing multiple applications for minor variances and consents. These include property changes at locations such as Bridgeview Court, Mapleside Drive, and Shore Lane. Staff have recommended approval for these items with specific conditions.
- Minor variance application for 4 Bridgeview Court
- Consent application for Mapleside Drive
- Minor variance application for 9 Longdale Road
- Consent applications for Lot 74&75 Mapleside Drive
- Minor variance application for 1824 Shore Lane
Council
The Council will consider a compensation review for management employees and council members, involving unbudgeted funds from the General Reserve. The meeting also includes the adoption of several new by-laws and a contract for playground development at Ramblewood Drive Park.
- Approval of $246,071.03 contract for Ramblewood Drive Park Playground Development to Powcon Inc.
- Compensation review including $52,990 increase for Council and $249,500 for management employees
- Adoption of new by-laws for Administrative Monetary Penalties, Building Maintenance, and Noise Control
- Presentation on the Tourism Destination Management Plan
- Request from Wasaga Beach Pickleball Club for additional courts and facilities
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Special Council Meeting
The special meeting contains no staff reports or matters for consideration. The agenda includes a closed session for council training and the adoption of a confirmatory by-law.
- Closed session for Council Training - Town Building 101
- Confirmatory By-law 2024-37
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss transit updates from Public Works and 2025 budget considerations. Members will also review progress on accessible signalization at four intersections and the deployment of Mobi-Mats in beach areas. A proposal to change meeting frequency from monthly to every second month is also on the agenda.
- Transit update from Public Works Department
- Accessible signalization at four intersections
- Deployment of Mobi-Mats in beach areas 1 to 5
- Proposal to change meeting frequency to every second month
- 2025 budget considerations
Special Council Meeting
Council will consider purchasing Granicus Host Compliance Software for short-term accommodations using parking reserves. The meeting also includes the establishment of a Poverty Reduction Working Group to create a local strategy. Additionally, staff proposed a new capital service fee for special event tickets.
- Purchase of Granicus Host Compliance Software funded by parking reserves
- Establishment of a Poverty Reduction Working Group
- Implementation of a Capital Service Fee for special event tickets
- Beachfront development update (closed session)