Wasaga Beach public meetings in 2025

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will adopt the September 24 and October 15 meeting minutes. It will receive a chair’s annual update and staff presentations on the arena sale, the Festival and Events Strategy, beachfront projects, and the Destination Wasaga workshop. The meeting also notes future items such as an update on Nancy Island and a by‑law review.

• Adopt minutes from September 24 and October 15 meetings
• Chair presentation to Council – Annual Update
• Staff updates on arena sale, Festival and Events Strategy, and beachfront projects
• Update on Destination Wasaga workshop and staff report
• Future discussion items: Nancy Island update and by‑law review

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the September 24 and October 15 meetings. The committee discussed the Chair's annual report to Council and the Trails item, and members agreed that all Town committees should participate in a joint committee meeting. The Trails Subcommittee was identified as a key focus area for the coming year.

• Approved September 24 and October 15 minutes (carried)
• Agreed that all Town committees should be involved in joint committee meetings

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from its November 19, 2025 meeting. It will then consider and approve two minor variance applications: A03725 for 421 Shore Lane (incidental minor variance) and A04025 for 14 1st Street (The Breakers) (minor variance). The next meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026.

• Approve application A03725 – 421 Shore Lane – incidental minor variance
• Approve application A04025 – 14 1st Street (The Breakers) – minor variance
• Adopt Committee of Adjustment minutes from November 19, 2025

Council

Wasaga Beach Council will discuss a proposed ballot question regarding a move to a ward system for the 2026 election. The body is also deciding on several by-laws, including new cemetery regulations and the assumption of streets for the Donato Golf Course Road and River’s Edge subdivisions.

• Proposed 2026 election ballot question: 'Are you in favour of moving to a ward system?'
• Purchase of one single axle dump truck with plow and wing (Contract FL2026-01)
• Updated Wasaga Beach Cemetery By-law (By-law 2025-65)
• Endorsement of the 'Headstrong' free youth therapy program expansion
• Hold on all further activities related to the Comprehensive Beach Access Project

Council directed staff to stop all further activities on the Comprehensive Beach Access Project. It approved an updated Cemetery By‑law, authorized purchase of a single‑axle dump truck, and endorsed the expansion of the Headstrong youth therapy program. The council also approved a donation agreement with the Georgian Triangle Humane Society, supported Clearview Township’s opposition letter, and passed multiple new by‑laws.

• Held up all further Beach Access Project activities (COU-2025-339)
• Approved updated Cemetery By‑law, repealing inconsistent earlier by‑laws (COU-2025-337)
• Authorized purchase of one single‑axle dump truck with plow and wing (COU-2025-335)
• Endorsed and directed expansion of the Headstrong youth therapy program (Yea 7‑0, COU-2025-341)
• Approved in principle a donation agreement with Georgian Triangle Humane Society (Yea 7‑0, COU-2025-342)
• Supported Clearview Township’s letter opposing defence land use and forwarded it to officials (Yea 7‑0, COU-2025-343)
• Received and passed By‑laws 2025‑65 to 2025‑70 (COU-2025-346)
• Adopted agenda and minutes for the meeting (COU-2025-327, COU-2025-328)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will meet to review 2025 accomplishments and discuss the 2026 Work Plan. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding Destination Wasaga.

• Review of 2026 Work Plan and 2025 accomplishments
• Discussion on Destination Wasaga
• Future discussion on Tree Preservation By-law
• Future discussion on 2026 Home Symposium Event

The Climate Action Advisory Committee accepted the November 18, 2025 minutes as presented. No deputations, sub‑committee reports, or unfinished business were addressed. Members discussed the 2026 Work Plan and briefly talked about Destination Wasaga. Future topics noted were a Tree Preservation By‑law and a 2026 Home Symposium Event.

Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age‑Friendly Community Advisory Committee will adopt the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes and hear a presentation on Auracast assistive listening solutions. New business includes reports from the committee chair and coordinator, round‑table updates from local partners, and a detailed update on the 2025 Action Plan work groups. The meeting also sets the next meeting date for January 13, 2026.

• Adopt October 14, 2025 Age‑Friendly Community Advisory Committee minutes
• Presentation on Auracast – Assistive Listening Solutions by Melanie Baine (Canadian Hearing Services)
• Action Plan Work Group update covering Business Development, Information Hubs, Senior Expo, Senior of the Year, Budget, Speaker Symposiums, Long Term Care, Brochure and Presentation, and Action Plan Update
• Member round‑table updates from Red Cross, Wasaga Beach Public Library, YMCA, Senior Active Living Centre, and Simcoe County District Health Unit
• Future meeting items: Senior Housing Alliance presentation (Jan 13 2026) and Simcoe County Age‑Friendly Business Development presentation (Feb 10 2026)

The committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It voted to defer the year‑end reports to the January 13, 2026 meeting. A presentation on Auracast hearing‑assistive technology was given, with no decision made on it.

• Adopted October 14, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Deferred year‑end reports to Jan 13 2026 meeting (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the September 3, 2025 minutes and receive two presentations from the Team Lead Creative Services on a rack card for accessible mobi‑mats and chairs and on the new accessible town website. The meeting will also discuss unfinished business items such as the redesign of the AccessAwareness flag/logo, a video promoting accessible features, a bicycle by‑law, the 2026 budget update, and the AccessAwareness program for AccessAbility Week 2026. New business includes an update on accessible parking and walkway at the Royal Canadian Legion, an update on the Transit Shelter and Transit Master Plan, feedback on accessibility, 2026 accessibility goals, and the 2026 committee meeting schedule.

• Adopt September 3, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes
• Receive presentation on rack card promoting accessible mobi‑mats and mobi‑chairs
• Receive presentation on new accessible Town website
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 645 – update on accessible parking and walkway
• Transit Shelter and Transit Master Plan update

The committee adopted the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It passed a resolution requesting Council to proclaim National AccessAbility Week and International Day of Persons with Disabilities and to remove the AccessAwareness program from the 2026 Accessibility Plan. The committee also voted to cancel the January 7, 2026 meeting. Members agreed no additional budget items will be added for 2026.

• Adopted September 3, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Requested Council proclaim National AccessAbility Week and International Day of Persons with Disabilities (carried)
• Removed AccessAwareness and Inclusion Program from 2026 Accessibility Plan (carried)
• Cancelled the January 7, 2026 committee meeting (carried)
• Consensus to include no additional budgetary items for 2026

Council

The Council will discuss the adoption of a new Official Plan and the 2026 Mayor's proposed budget amendments. Decisions are pending on water and wastewater rate increases, a new municipal accommodation tax, and several land development applications.

• Proposed 10% Water and 12% Wastewater rate increase for 2026
• Contract award to K.J Excavating Inc. for $262,377.98 for West End Flood Channel and PW Depot tree clearing
• Enactment of By-law 2025-63 to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax effective January 1, 2026
• Adoption of a new Official Plan including West Wasaga Secondary Plan Policies
• Development applications for 8859 Beachwood Road and 65 Robert Street South

The council enacted By‑law 2025‑63 to create a Municipal Accommodation Tax effective April 1 2026, with a 6‑to‑1 vote. It also approved 2026 fee and charge changes, including a 10% water and 12% wastewater rate increase (6‑to‑1). Additional approvals covered a flood‑channel contract, new Official Plan adoption, several development amendments, and a $17,221 budget amendment for wages and benefits.

• Approved Municipal Accommodation Tax By‑law 2025‑63 (6‑yea, 1‑nay)
• Approved 2026 Fees and Charges changes with 10% water and 12% wastewater increase (6‑yea, 1‑nay)
• Awarded West End Flood Channel & PW Depot Tree Clearing contract to K.J Excavating Inc. for $262,377.98
• Adopted new Official Plan including West Wasaga Secondary Plan Policies
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP00324, Zoning By‑law Amendment Z00524, and Draft Plan Conditions for 8859 Beachwood Road
• Approved Farsight Development Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment OP0123 and Zoning By‑law Amendment Z0123
• Approved three‑year extension of Golfview Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision (6‑yea, 0‑nay, 1‑conflict)
• Approved $17,221 addition to 2026 Mayor's Proposed Budget for wages and benefits

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee appointed a Vice‑Chair for the remainder of the 2022‑2026 term and reviewed the draft 2026 meeting schedule. It adopted the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. The Committee then approved nine applications, including consents, minor variances, incidental variances and an easement for properties on Beachwood Drive, Shore Lane, Edward Street, Mosley Street and Covington Blue Crescent.

• Appointment of a Vice‑Chair for the remainder of the 2022‑2026 term
• Review of the draft 2026 Committee of Adjustment schedule
• Approval of Application B00725 – consent for 8717 Beachwood Drive
• Approval of Application A02825 – minor variance for 8717 Beachwood Drive
• Approval of Application B01325 – easement for 1892 Shore Lane

The Committee of Adjustment appointed Leo Cusumano as Vice‑Chair and adopted the October 15, 2025 minutes. It approved two consent (severance) applications for 8717 Beachwood Drive and approved a minor variance for the same property, each with specified conditions. All approvals were carried without recorded dissent.

• Appointed Leo Cusumano as Vice‑Chair (Resolution COA-2025-68) – CARRIED
• Adopted Committee of Adjustment minutes from October 15, 2025 (Resolution COA-2025-69) – CARRIED
• Approved consent application B00725 for 8717 Beachwood Drive with conditions (Resolution COA-2025-70) – CARRIED
• Approved consent application B01125 for 8717 Beachwood Drive with conditions (Resolution COA-2025-71) – CARRIED
• Approved minor variance application A02825 for 8717 Beachwood Drive with conditions (Resolution COA-2025-72) – CARRIED

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee is meeting to review a recent home energy symposium and discuss changes to recycling collection. The body will also discuss the creation of a new provincial conservation authority agency.

• Review of the October 21, 2025 Home Energy Savings Symposium
• Discussion on recycling collection changes
• Discussion on the Ontario agency for creating new conservation authorities

The Climate Action Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its September 16, 2025 meeting. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting concluded with a scheduled next meeting on December 9, 2025.

• Adopted September 16, 2025 Climate Action Advisory Committee minutes (carried)

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council will vote to pass three by‑laws: a zoning amendment for Plan 825 Lot 39, a stop‑up and closure of part of 2nd Street, and a confirmatory by‑law for the meeting itself. The council will also hear public planning presentations on two zoning by‑law amendments (8 Poplar St and 14 Ryther Rd). Staff reports on the Beach Area 1 Phase 1 roadway reconstruction (Contract PW2025‑15) and the 2026 mayor’s proposed budget will be received for information.

• By‑law 2025‑55: amend the Comprehensive Zoning By‑Law for Plan 825 Lot 39
• By‑law 2025‑56: stop up and close a portion of 2nd Street road allowance
• Public Planning Meeting – Zoning By‑law Amendment Z004/25 for 8 Poplar St
• Public Planning Meeting – Zoning By‑law Amendment Z002/25 for 14 Ryther Rd
• Staff report – Beach Area 1 Roadway Reconstruction Phase 1 (Contract PW2025‑15)

The council received the 2026 Mayor’s Proposed Budget and asked members to submit any amendment requests by November 26, 2025. It also approved a proclamation for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, adopted the meeting agenda, and approved previous meeting minutes. Several resolutions directed the clerk to circulate notices, and the council expressed support for regional environmental and transportation initiatives.

• Proclaimed November 25, 2025 as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Carried)
• Adopted agenda for the November 13 meeting (Carried)
• Approved minutes of the October 23 and October 27 council meetings (Carried)
• Received 2026 Mayor’s Proposed Budget and set amendment submission deadline of Nov 26 2025 (Carried)
• Directed clerk to circulate notice to repeal Beck Square designation by‑law (Yea 7‑0)
• Supported Stone Mills letter urging fund for Emerald Ash Borer removal (Yea 7‑0)
• Supported Brantford letter urging Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program (Yea 7‑0)
• Received report on Beach Area 1 Roadway Reconstruction Phase 1 (Yea 7‑0)

Special Council Meeting Fees and Water and Wastewater Fees

The Wasaga Beach Special Council will receive a presentation on the 2026 water and wastewater rates and staff reports proposing fee changes. It will consider a by‑law to implement the new rates after a public consultation scheduled for November 27, 2025.

• 2026 Water & Wastewater Rate Presentation (received for information)
• Staff report titled "2026 Fees and Charges & Water/Wastewater Rates Update"
• Appendix A: Consolidated List of Fees and Charges Proposed Changes
• Appendix B: 2026 Town of Wasaga Beach Water Wastewater Rates Update
• By‑law 2025‑54 to confirm council proceedings and to bring the fee‑increase by‑law after public consultation

The council approved the meeting agenda (Resolution COU-2025-296). It received the 2026 Water and Wastewater Rate Presentation for information (Resolution COU-2025-297). The council accepted the 2026 Fees and Charges & Water/Wastewater Rates Update report and instructed staff to prepare a by‑law for fee increases to be considered on November 27, 2025 (Resolution COU-2025-298). It also passed by‑law 2025‑54 and related items (Resolution COU-2025-299).

• Approved agenda (Resolution COU-2025-296) – carried
• Received 2026 Water & Wastewater Rate Presentation for information (Resolution COU-2025-297) – carried
• Received 2026 Fees and Charges & Water/Wastewater Rates Update report (Resolution COU-2025-298) – carried
• Directed staff to bring by‑law to implement fee increases on Nov 27 2025 (Resolution COU-2025-298) – carried
• Received and passed by‑law 2025‑54 confirming council proceedings (Resolution COU-2025-299) – carried
• Deemed by‑law read first, second and third time and passed (Resolution COU-2025-299) – carried

River Resources Committee

The River Resources Committee will adopt the meeting minutes from June 26, 2025. It will review unfinished business on education and outreach initiatives, including signage, buoys, an updated Safe & Smart Boating Guide, and a public survey consideration. The committee will receive a municipal update on the River Mouth Survey for fall 2025.

• Adoption of River Resources Committee minutes – June 26, 2025
• Discussion of education and outreach initiatives: signage & buoys
• Discussion of education and outreach initiatives: updated Safe & Smart Boating Guide
• Discussion of education and outreach initiatives: public survey consideration
• Municipal update on River Mouth Survey – Fall 2025 (PDF attachment)

The River Resources Committee approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting after a motion by Ed Bieniek and second by Cathy Wilde. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:09 p.m. following a motion by Dave Morrison, seconded by Ed Bieniek.

• Approved River Resources Committee minutes of June 26, 2025 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:09 p.m. (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss and adopt initiatives for 2026, including proposed accessibility goals and improvements. The meeting also reviews the 2026 budget considerations and process. Additional items include a rack‑card design for mobi‑mat and mobi‑chair locations, a proposed bicycle by‑law, and a workshop on accessibility practice in Collingwood.

• Presentation of a rack‑card promoting mobi‑mat and mobi‑chair locations (Team Lead Creative Services)
• Discussion of a proposed bicycle by‑law
• Review of 2026 budget considerations and process
• Consideration of 2026 accessible goals and identified improvements
• Accessibility Into Practice Workshop – Collingwood

Special Council Meeting

The Wasaga Beach Special Council will meet virtually to review a staff report regarding a lease agreement. The meeting also includes the consideration of a confirmatory by-law.

• Skydive Wasaga Lease Agreement - Klondike Sports Park
• 2025-53 Confirmatory By-law October 27, 2025

The council approved the meeting agenda (Resolution COU-2025-293). It directed staff to issue a notice of termination for the lease with Skydive Wasaga Beach Inc. (Resolution COU-2025-294). The council also passed Confirmatory By-law 2025-53 after it was read three times (Resolution COU-2025-295).

• Approved agenda (Resolution COU-2025-293)
• Directed staff to issue lease termination notice to Skydive Wasaga Beach Inc. (Resolution COU-2025-294)
• Passed Confirmatory By-law 2025-53 after three readings (Resolution COU-2025-295)

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council will adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and receive several presentations. It will approve a non‑competitive procurement of a Haul‑All M‑Class waste collection vehicle for $246,362.86 (exclusive of HST) and fund it from the Corporate Initiatives budget. The council will also approve a $54,000 parking lot expansion contract for the Twin Pad Arena and Library, reject the lease renewal for Skydive Wasaga at 1888 Klondike Park Road, and adopt a veteran mural program expansion with up to $40,300 in funding.

• Contract PW2025-27 awarded to C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc. for Twin Pad Arena & Library parking lot expansion, not to exceed $54,000 + HST
• Non‑competitive procurement of a Haul‑All M‑Class waste collection vehicle for $246,362.86 (exclusive of HST), funded up to $250,698.85
• Council refusal to renew Skydive Wasaga Beach Inc. lease for the Wasaga Sports Park at 1888 Klondike Park Road
• Approval of veteran mural program expansion, including murals at 711 River Road West, Wasaga Stars Arena, and Public Library, with a budget not to exceed $25,000 plus an additional $15,300
• By‑law amendment designating Through Streets (Sandy Lane and Albert Street) for stop‑sign installations

Council approved a non‑competitive purchase of a Haul‑All M‑Class waste collection vehicle for $246,362.86, funded from the Corporate Initiatives 2025 budget. The town awarded a contract up to $54,000 + HST to C.F. Crozier & Associates for the Twin Pad Arena and Library parking‑lot expansion. Council approved the veteran commemoration program, adopting concept artwork for a mural at 711 River Road West and authorizing three additional murals at the Wasaga Stars Arena and the public library, with funding up to $25,000 plus an extra $15,300 for expansion. The council refused the lease renewal request from Skydive Wasaga Beach Inc. for the Klondike Sports Park and adopted a motion supporting federal and provincial justice reforms.

• Approved non‑competitive procurement of Haul‑All M‑Class waste collection vehicle for $246,362.86 (CARRIED)
• Awarded contract PW2025‑27 to C.F. Crozier & Associates up to $54,000 + HST for parking‑lot expansion (Yea 7‑0)
• Approved veteran mural program: concept artwork for 711 River Road West, three additional murals, funding up to $25,000 plus $15,300 expansion (Yea 7‑0)
• Refused Skydive Wasaga lease renewal and added covenant clause (Yea 6‑1)
• Adopted motion supporting justice reforms and bail/sentencing changes (Yea 7‑0)
• Approved Legacy Banner recipient Vicki Bendus (CARRIED)
• Adopted By‑laws 2025‑51 and 2025‑52 (CARRIED)
• Approved receipt of staff reports (CARRIED)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee meeting on October 21, 2025 has no listed agenda items. The agenda consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any specific discussions, decisions, or proposals. No contracts, rezoning, ordinances, or public hearings are identified.

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will meet to discuss unfinished business and committee membership. The session includes reviews of the TDMP and the Top 10 Tourism Experiences.

• TDMP review and next steps
• Top 10 Tourism Experiences
• Annual Report Update and Next Items of Focus
• Membership Update

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee met on October 15, 2025. The meeting adopted the minutes from the September 24, 2025 session. No other approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Adopted September 24 minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will appoint Leo Cusumano as Acting‑Chair and adopt the September 17, 2025 minutes. It will consider and approve five applications: an incidental minor variance for 117 Silver Birch Avenue, a minor variance for 529 Sunnidale Road, consents for 931 River Road East and 98 29th Street North, and a consent/easement for 1894 Shore Lane.

• Incidental Minor Variance – 117 Silver Birch Avenue (Application A03325)
• Minor Variance – 529 Sunnidale Road (Application A03425)
• Consent – 931 River Road East (Application B00925)
• Consent – 98 29th Street North (Application B01225)
• Consent/Easement – 1894 Shore Lane (Application B01425)

The Committee of Adjustment appointed Leo Cusumano as Acting‑Chair and adopted the September 17, 2025 minutes. It approved two minor variance applications (A03325 at 117 Silver Birch Avenue and A03425 at 529 Sunnidale Road) and two consent applications (B00925 at 931 River Road East and B01225 at 98 29th Street North) with conditions. The decision on application B01425 at 1894 Shore Lane was not recorded in the provided minutes.

• Appointed Leo Cusumano as Acting‑Chair (Resolution COA-2025-61, carried)
• Adopted September 17, 2025 minutes (Resolution COA-2025-62, carried)
• Approved minor variance A03325 – 117 Silver Birch Avenue (Resolution COA-2025-63, carried)
• Approved minor variance A03425 – 529 Sunnidale Road (Resolution COA-2025-64, carried)
• Approved consent B00925 – 931 River Road East (Resolution COA-2025-65, carried)
• Approved consent B01225 – 98 29th Street North (Resolution COA-2025-66, carried)

Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age‑Friendly Community Advisory Committee will adopt the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and hear two presentations: one on Fall 2025 Senior Active Living Centre programs and facilities, and another on long‑term‑care facilities. The committee will also receive a consent list of reports, hear round‑table updates from local groups, and get work‑group status reports covering the action plan, symposiums, business development, community hubs, long‑term care, seniors expo, Senior of the Year award, brochure, and budget. The meeting ends with a schedule of items for future meetings.

• Adopt September 9, 2025 Age‑Friendly Committee minutes
• Presentation on Fall 2025 Senior Active Living Centre programs (Megan Haskett)
• Presentation on long‑term‑care facilities (Harrison Jarrette)
• Work‑group updates on action plan, symposiums, business development, community hubs, long‑term care, seniors expo, Senior of the Year, brochure, and budget
• Future‑meeting items: Canadian Hearing Services presentation (Dec 9), final 2025 reports (Dec 9), Senior Housing Alliance (Jan 13)

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council meeting on October 9, 2025 will receive reports and consider several items. It will vote on extending the draft plan approval for the Ansley Grove subdivision (PS00525) for three years, with minor condition amendments and a lapse date of October 20, 2028. The council will also consider a Deeming By‑law to remove Lots 9 & 10 from Plan 961 and a Part Lot Control exemption By‑law for Block 779 (Registered Plan 51M‑1235). Additional items include a presentation from the Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition and a quarterly Capital Works project status report.

• Extension of Draft Plan of Subdivision for Ansley Grove (PS00525) – three‑year extension, lapse Oct 20 2028, minor condition changes
• Deeming By‑law (DB00125) to deem Lots 9 & 10 on Plan 961 not a registered subdivision
• Part Lot Control Exemption By‑law (2025‑49) for Block 779, Registered Plan 51M‑1235
• Delegation from Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition on Ontario Greenbelt review (information)
• Capital Works Project Status Quarterly Update – Q3 2025 (information)

The council adopted its agenda and the September 25 minutes, and received a delegation from the Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition and the 2026 Mayor’s Draft Budget for information. It enacted a Deeming By‑law for Lots 9 & 10 on Plan 961 and approved a three‑year extension of the Ansley Grove Draft Subdivision plan. The council also referred a Clearview Township letter to staff and formally supported a resolution urging mandatory water‑safety education in Ontario schools. By‑laws related to the subdivision and land exemptions were also adopted.

• Adopted agenda for Oct 9, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of Sept 25, 2025 meeting (Carried)
• Received Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition delegation (Carried)
• Received 2026 Mayor’s Draft Budget presentation (Carried)
• Enacted Deeming By‑law for Lots 9 & 10 on Plan 961 (Carried)
• Approved three‑year extension of Ansley Grove Draft Subdivision (7‑0 Yea)
• Referred Clearview Township letter to staff for further information (Carried)
• Supported Dryden resolution urging mandatory water‑safety curriculum (7‑0 Yea)

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council will vote on several by‑laws, including a zoning amendment and an official plan amendment for the Ambria River Road West area. The council will also consider a TC Energy easement for the West End Flood Channel. Additional items include a public planning meeting on a zoning amendment for 98 29th Street North and a request to study accessibility improvements at Fernbrook Hall.

• Adopt By‑law 2025‑43 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law (Lot 23 Con 9)
• Adopt By‑law 2025‑44 to enact Official Plan Amendment No 64
• Approve TC Energy easement for the West End Flood Channel
• Public Planning Meeting on Zoning By‑law Amendment Z005/25 for 98 29th Street North
• Royal Canadian Legion request to investigate costs for Fernbrook Hall accessibility improvements

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. It approved a reciprocal rights easement for the West End Flood Channel and adopted both an Official Plan amendment (OP00223) and a Zoning By-law amendment (Z00823) for the Ambria development on River Road West. The council also directed staff to investigate accessibility improvements at Fernbrook Hall, authorized a lease for the Pro Shop at Wasaga Stars Arena, and passed several by‑laws, including updates to the comprehensive zoning by‑law and noise control by‑law.

• Adopted agenda for September 25, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes of September 11, 2025 meeting (CARRIED)
• Approved West End Flood Channel – TC Energy easement (CARRIED)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment OP00223 for Ambria – River Road West (CARRIED)
• Enacted Zoning By-law Amendment Z00823 for Ambria – River Road West (CARRIED)
• Approved 2026 council meeting schedule and office closures (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to investigate costs for accessibility improvements and paving at Fernbrook Hall (CARRIED)
• Authorized lease agreement with Competitive Edge Sports for Pro Shop at Wasaga Stars Arena (CARRIED)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to review unfinished business, including the Destination Wasaga project and the yearly work plan. The committee will also conduct a round table review of the summer season.

• Selection of Urban Strategies to help design and build Destination Wasaga
• Summer Review round table
• Annual Report and Yearly Work Plan discussion
• TDMP Review
• Adoption of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee adopted the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee minutes from August 20, 2025. It decided the draft Annual Report is ready to be forwarded to Council. It agreed to prepare a proposed 2025 Work Plan for Council’s consideration. The TDMP Review and the Round Table – Summer Review were each deferred to the next meeting.

• Adopted August 20, 2025 committee minutes (carried)
• Confirmed draft Annual Report ready for Council review
• Agreed to prepare proposed 2025 Work Plan for Council
• Deferred TDMP Review to next meeting
• Deferred Round Table – Summer Review to next meeting

Property Standards Committee

The Wasaga Beach Property Standards Committee will meet to adopt the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and address a specific property standards contravention at 2354 54th Street South.

• Adoption of Property Standards Committee minutes from August 12, 2025
• Review of property standards contravention at 2354 54th Street South

The Property Standards Committee adopted the August 12, 2025 minutes. In new business, the committee considered appeal 6.1 concerning an order dated July 31, 2025. After discussion, the committee decided to modify that order by granting a time extension. No vote tally was recorded.

• Modified Order dated July 31, 2025 – time extension granted (no vote recorded)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will consider six applications for minor variances or consents. Each application proposes changes at specific properties, including 798 Oxbow Park Drive and 8717 Beachwood Road. The recommended motions approve each application with conditions. No other business is listed.

• Application A02925 – Incidental Minor Variance for 798 Oxbow Park Drive
• Application B00725 – Consent for 8717 Beachwood Road
• Application B01125 – Consent for 8717 Beachwood Road
• Application A02825 – Minor Variance for 8717 Beachwood Road
• Application A03025 – Minor Variance for 43 50th Street North

The Committee of Adjustment adopted the August 20, 2025 minutes. It approved applications A02925, B01125, A02825, A03025, and A03125 with recommended conditions. It deferred application B00725. No other business was taken up.

• Adopted August 20, 2025 Committee minutes (Resolution COA-2025-54)
• Approved application A02925 (Incidental Minor Variance) with conditions (Resolution COA-2025-55)
• Deferred application B00725 (Consent) (Resolution COA-2025-56)
• Approved application B01125 (Consent) with conditions (Resolution COA-2025-57)
• Approved application A02825 (Minor Variance) with conditions (Resolution COA-2025-58)
• Approved application A03025 (Minor Variance) with conditions (Resolution COA-2025-59)
• Approved application A03125 (Minor Variance) with conditions (Resolution COA-2025-60)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the town's tree canopy and a Home Energy Savings Symposium. The committee is also scheduled to hold a closed session for member training on the Committee Code of Conduct.

• Discussion on Tree Canopy
• Discussion on Home Energy Savings Symposium
• Closed session for Committee Code of Conduct training
• Adoption of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee accepted the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (Resolution CAAC-2025-01). It approved the Home Energy Savings Symposium promotional materials after edits (Resolution CAAC-2025-02). The committee voted to invite the firm Left Turn/Right Turn to participate in both public and staff events of the symposium (Resolution CAAC-2025-03). A motion to enter closed session was carried (Resolution CAAC-2025-04).

• Adopted August 19, 2025 minutes as amended (Resolution CAAC-2025-01) – carried
• Approved Home Energy Savings Symposium promotional materials (Resolution CAAC-2025-02) – carried
• Invited Left Turn/Right Turn to participate in symposium events (Resolution CAAC-2025-03) – carried
• Moved into closed session to consider training and code of conduct (Resolution CAAC-2025-04) – carried

Council

The council will receive and consider a report on implementing a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) at a 4% rate beginning January 1, 2026, and will authorize a $10,000 annual agreement with Granicus for its collection and reporting. It will also consider related items such as a reserve fund policy, a revenue‑sharing agreement with Tourism Simcoe County, and several other staff reports and motions. Additional decisions include a demolition contract for 32 Main Street, a waterfront master‑plan contract award, and amendments to budget‑process timelines.

• Adopt by‑law for a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax effective Jan 1 2026; authorize $10,000 annual Granicus agreement
• Approve unbudgeted $50,000 demolition expenditure for 32 Main Street, funded from surplus or reserves
• Award Destination Waterfront Master Plan contract (EDO2025‑02) to Urban Strategies Inc. as per bid price
• Amend 2026 Budget Schedule: shorten amendment review periods (30→15 days, 15→6 days) and waive newspaper notice
• Enact Part‑Lot Control Exemption By‑law (File No. PL00125) for Block 779, Registered Plan 51M‑1235

The council proclaimed October 21 2025 as Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day and adopted the meeting agenda and prior minutes. It approved a Municipal Accommodation Tax of 4% effective Jan 1 2026, authorized a $10,000 agreement with Granicus, and extended the OCWA water services contract for ten years. Additional actions included $50,000 demolition funding for 32 Main Street, a $15,000 sponsorship for the Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues event, and awarding the Destination Waterfront Master Plan contract to Urban Strategies Inc.

• Proclaimed Oct 21 2025 as Child Care Worker Appreciation Day (7‑0)
• Adopted the Sep 11 2025 agenda as circulated (7‑0)
• Approved the Aug 14 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Implemented a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax starting Jan 1 2026 and authorized a $10,000 Granicus agreement (7‑0)
• Extended the OCWA water services contract for ten years (7‑0)
• Approved $50,000 unbudgeted demolition expenditure for 32 Main Street (7‑0)
• Awarded the Destination Waterfront Master Plan contract to Urban Strategies Inc. (7‑0)
• Approved the Town Recreation and Facilities Banner Policy (7‑0)

Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The committee will receive several informational updates regarding the age-friendly action plan, budget, and community hubs. Members will also debrief on the Age Friendly Seniors Expo.

• Adoption of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Action Plan Work Group update
• Age-Friendly Budget update
• Community Hubs update
• Age Friendly Seniors Expo debrief

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the Wasaga Beach Transit Master Plan. The body is also reviewing accessibility comments for the Wasaga Beach Secondary School site plan at 20 Sun Valley Avenue.

• Wasaga Beach Transit Master Plan presentation by Jordan Papazoglou
• Site Plan Review for Wasaga Beach Secondary School at 20 Sun Valley Avenue
• Discussion of 2026 Budget Considerations
• Review of Bicycle By-law
• Updates on Mobi-Mat and chair location pamphlets

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted a presentation on the Wasaga Beach Transit Master Plan. The committee amended the Access, Awareness and Inclusion Program to be held in 2026 during National AccessAbility Week. It submitted comments requesting accessible parking and curb ramps in the Wasaga Beach Secondary School site plan to the Planning Department.

• Adopted June 4, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Received Wasaga Beach Transit Master Plan presentation (carried)
• Amended Access, Awareness and Inclusion Program to 2026 National AccessAbility Week (carried)
• Submitted accessible parking and curb‑ramp comments for secondary school site plan (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will adopt the July 16, 2025 minutes and consider a deferred minor variance application for 210 Oxbow Park Road. It will also review and recommend approval of six additional applications, including minor variances and consents for properties on Birdie Court, Joanne Crescent, Robinson Road, and Poplar Glen Road. All motions are presented as recommended approvals.

• Approve minor variance for 210 Oxbow Park Road (A02425)
• Approve incidental minor variance for 10 Birdie Court (A02625)
• Approve minor variance for 34 Joanne Crescent (A02725)
• Approve consent for 1697 Robinson Road (B00525)
• Approve consent for 21 Poplar Glen Road (B00625)

The Committee of Adjustment adopted the July 16, 2025 minutes. It approved a minor variance for 210 Oxbow Park Road, denied a minor variance for 10 Birdie Court, and approved a minor variance for 34 Joanne Crescent. The Committee also approved the consent application to sever 1697 Robinson Road into two lots, subject to conditions.

• Adopted July 16, 2025 minutes (Resolution COA-2025-46) – carried
• Approved minor variance A02425 for 210 Oxbow Park Road – carried
• Denied minor variance A02625 for 10 Birdie Court – defeated
• Approved minor variance A02725 for 34 Joanne Crescent – carried
• Approved consent B00525 to create a new lot at 1697 Robinson Road with conditions – carried

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will review several items, including feedback on a transit study and a proposal to transfer beach land. It will also receive updates on the Destination Wasaga request for proposals, beach defibrillator health and safety measures, and the trails sub‑committee membership. Additional reports on doctor recruitment and other unfinished business will be discussed.

• Transit Study Feedback
• Proposed Beach Transfer
• Destination Wasaga RFP Update – Beach Infrastructure
• Health and Safety – Beach Defibrillators
• Trails Sub Committee Membership

The committee adopted the minutes from the July 16 meeting. It passed a motion recommending that Council approve forwarding the transit study recommendations to Public Works, the lead agency for the review. No other items were formally decided.

• Adopted July 16 minutes (CARRIED)
• Approved forwarding transit study recommendations to Public Works (CARRIED)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss next steps for the Fall Climate Event and hear sub‑committee reports. New business includes an Enbridge municipal climate action offer and a federal program that supports commercial property retrofits. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025.

• Adoption of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Fall Climate Event – next steps
• Enbridge – municipal climate action offer
• Federal program supports commercial property retrofits
• Date of next meeting: September 16, 2025

The committee adopted the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. The council approved the upcoming Fall Climate Event and its associated budget. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Adopted July 15, 2025 Climate Action Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Approved Fall Climate Event and budget (approved by council)

Council

The Council will consider and vote on adopting Official Plan Amendment OP00224 and the accompanying Zoning By-law Amendment Z00424 for Theme Park Drive and Wally Drive. It will also approve $147,245 for a three‑year HR software subscription, approve ice‑rental contracts with local hockey groups, and receive recommendations on Municipal Accommodation Tax use and a $2,000 Climate Action Committee event. Several by‑laws related to community safety zones, hearing officers and speed limits will be read and passed.

• Adopt Official Plan Amendment OP00224 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z00424
• Approve $147,245 additional funding for a three‑year HR software subscription
• Approve ice‑rental contracts with KAOS, Wasaga Beach Olde Boys, 4th Liners and Adult Hockey League
• Receive EDTAC recommendation on Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) revenue use
• Approve $2,000 funding for the Climate Action Advisory Committee fall event

The council approved additional funding of $147,245 for a three‑year HRIS software subscription and extended the 2025 summer student position. It also proclaimed September 9, 2025 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day and formally supported the Elect Respect pledge. All listed items were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved $147,245 funding for HRIS software subscription (Resolution COU-2025-234, carried)
• Approved extension of the 2025 summer student position (Resolution COU-2025-234, carried)
• Proclaimed September 9, 2025 as FASD Awareness Day (Resolution COU-2025-231, carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Resolution COU-2025-232, carried)
• Approved July 17, 2025 council minutes (Resolution COU-2025-233, carried)
• Adopted consent list items under staff reports (Resolution COU-2025-234, carried)
• Supported the Elect Respect pledge (Resolution COU-2025-236, carried)
• Received various staff performance reports for information (Resolution COU-2025-234, carried)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will open with a land acknowledgement and a disclosure of pecuniary interest. It will adopt the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. The committee will then consider unfinished business, sub‑committee reports, and a new business item concerning Wasaga Jet Ski Rentals at 72 Main Street.

• Adopt minutes from the April 22, 2025 Property Standards Committee meeting
• New business: Wasaga Jet Ski Rentals, 72 Main Street

The Property Standards Committee adopted the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. After an appeal hearing, the committee confirmed the revocation of business license #000120240314 for Wasaga Jet Ski Rentals at 72 Main Street. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

• Adopted Property Standards Committee minutes from April 22, 2025
• Confirmed revocation of business license #000120240314 for Wasaga Jet Ski Rentals

Council

Council will vote on construction financing for the Beach Drive and Area Development and a zoning amendment for 31 Lyons Court. The body is also reviewing the 2025 Beach Operations budget and the adoption of a revised Asset Management Plan.

• Authorization of a Floating Rate Capital Loan up to $15,000,000 for Beach Drive Re-Development
• Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 31 Lyons Court
• Approval of an unbudgeted $75,000 for 2025 Beach Operations
• Discontinuation of the Water Conservation Rebate program effective September 30, 2025
• Parkland Dedication Agreement with Romanin Contracting Ltd. for West End Flood Channel

The council approved the agenda and adopted minutes from previous meetings. It approved a $75,000 unbudgeted amount for beach operations, authorized a $15 million floating‑rate loan for the Beach Drive redevelopment, and discontinued the Water Conservation Rebate program. It also approved a parkland dedication agreement, a zoning amendment for 31 Lyons Court, and several by‑laws including a comprehensive zoning amendment and a housing infrastructure payment.

• Approved agenda (Resolution COU-2025-218) – carried
• Adopted minutes of prior meetings (Resolutions COU-2025-219, 220, 221) – carried
• Approved $75,000 unbudgeted Beach Operations funding – carried
• Authorized $15,000,000 floating‑rate capital loan for Beach Drive redevelopment – carried
• Discontinued Water Conservation Rebate program effective Sep 30, 2025 – carried
• Authorized execution of Parkland Dedication Agreement with Romanin Contracting Ltd. – carried
• Enacted Zoning By‑law Amendment Z01/22 for 31 Lyons Court and approved draft plan conditions – carried
• Passed by‑laws amending comprehensive zoning, authorizing housing infrastructure transfer payment, and confirming council proceedings – carried

Town Hall Public Meeting

Council and Town staff will host an open-mic session for residents to ask questions on Town matters. No formal decisions are scheduled, and no minutes will be produced for this meeting.

• Public questions regarding beachfront development
• Information on Wasaga Beach's first high school and community hub
• Information on road construction

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will consider and vote on six applications for minor variances, incidental minor variances, and a consent at 26 Cedarlane Drive, 194 Mapleside Drive, 869 Eastdale Drive, 210 Oxbow Park, and 14 Ramblewood Drive. The recommended motions call for approval of each application with conditions. The committee also discusses proposed wording for future tree‑preservation requirements.

• A02125 – 26 Cedarlane Drive – Minor Variance
• A02225 – 194 Mapleside Drive – Incidental Minor Variance
• A02325 – 869 Eastdale Drive – Incidental Minor Variance
• A02425 – 210 Oxbow Park – Minor Variance
• A02525 – 14 Ramblewood Drive – Minor Variance

The Committee adopted the June 18, 2025 minutes. It approved minor variance applications A02125, A02225 and A02325 with conditions. It deferred application A02425. No decision was recorded for easement application B00425.

• Adopted June 18, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved application A02125 – minor variance (carried)
• Approved application A02225 – incidental minor variance (carried)
• Approved application A02325 – incidental minor variance (carried)
• Deferred application A02425 – minor variance (carried)
• No decision recorded for application B00425 – consent easement

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will review updates on council reports, consider the appointment of a vice chair, and discuss the annual report content. It will also receive a presentation on a transit survey and the Destination Wasaga request for proposals. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Update on Council Reports/Recommendations
• Committee Vice Chair appointment
• Annual Report Content
• Transit Survey presentation
• Destination Wasaga RFP discussion

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee adopted the minutes from the June 18 meeting. The committee appointed Carrie Plater as Vice‑Chair. Members agreed to forward the annual report to Council in September. The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.

• Adopted June 18 minutes (carried)
• Appointed Carrie Plater as Vice‑Chair (carried)
• Agreed to bring the annual report to Council in September (agreed)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The committee will adopt the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hear a presentation on the Green Economy Hub. Members will discuss plans for a fall event and review a draft of the town’s Climate Action website.

• Adopt Climate Action Advisory Committee minutes from June 17, 2025
• Presentation on the Green Economy Hub
• Discussion of fall event planning
• Review of draft Climate Action website (July 9, 2025 draft)
• Set next meeting for August 19, 2025

The Climate Action Advisory Committee adopted the minutes from its June 17, 2025 meeting. No other actions, approvals, or new business were taken at this meeting.

• Adopted June 17, 2025 minutes (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will consider a staff report on the Destination Wasaga Summer 2025 Activation Plan. The council will vote to authorize the CAO to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Regional Tourism Organization 7, waive procurement policy for related purchases, and delegate approval authority to the CAO. The council will also receive and pass By‑law 2025‑29 confirming the meeting proceedings. No presentations or closed‑session items are scheduled.

• Staff report: Destination Wasaga – Summer 2025 Activation Plan
• Authorize CAO to execute MOU with Regional Tourism Organization 7
• Waive procurement policy requirements for MOU‑related purchases
• Delegate authority to CAO to approve MOU‑related purchases
• By‑law 2025‑29 to confirm proceedings of the Special Council meeting

The council approved the special meeting agenda (Resolution COU-2025-218). It adopted the Destination Wasaga – Summer 2025 Activation Plan, authorizing the CAO to execute the MOU, waive procurement policy requirements, and approve related purchases (Resolution COU-2025-219). The council also received and passed the by‑law confirming the meeting proceedings (Resolution COU-2025-220).

• Approved agenda (Resolution COU-2025-218) – carried
• Received Destination Wasaga Summer 2025 Activation Plan – carried
• Authorized CAO to execute MOU with Regional Tourism Organization 7 – carried
• Waived procurement policy requirements for MOU purchases – carried
• Delegated authority to CAO for MOU‑related purchases – carried
• Received and passed by‑law confirming council proceedings (Resolution COU-2025-220) – carried

River Resources Committee

The River Resources Committee is meeting to discuss river-related initiatives and updates. The body will consider a council resolution regarding new docking facilities and review education and outreach efforts.

• Consideration of Council Resolution regarding new docking facilities
• Review of signage and buoys
• Updated Safe & Smart Boating Guide
• Public survey consideration
• Business licensing update from the By-law Department

The River Resources Committee approved the minutes from the November 9, 2023 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the committee received updates on signage, the safe boating guide, licensing of Seadoo rentals, OPP safety matters, and potential new docking facilities. Members will forward options and recommendations to the General Manager of Infrastructure Services. The next meeting is scheduled for October 2025, after Thanksgiving.

• Adopted River Resources Committee minutes of Nov 9 2023 (carried)

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council agenda for June 26, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the agenda.

Special Council Meeting - Geosands Inc. AGM

The Special Council meeting focused on the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Geosands Inc. and related electricity boards. Council approved financial statements, confirmed board appointments, and set director remuneration rates for 2025-2027.

• Approval of Geosands Inc. 2024 financial statements
• Confirmation of board appointments for Geosands, Wasaga Distribution, and Wasaga Resource Services
• Approval of director remuneration rates for 2025-2027
• Review of 2024 Year in Review presentation
• Confirmatory by-law for the meeting proceedings

The Special Council approved its agenda for the June 25, 2025 meeting. It accepted the Geosands Inc. 2024 year‑in‑review presentation, the audited 2024 financial statements, and amendments to director term by‑laws. The council also approved director remuneration rates for 2025‑2027 and confirmed board appointments for the three companies. A confirmatory by‑law was adopted to record the meeting proceedings.

• Approved agenda for June 25, 2025 (Resolution COU-2025-196) – carried
• Approved Geosands Inc. 2024 year‑in‑review presentation and audited financial statements (Resolution COU-2025-197) – carried
• Approved amendments to director term lengths in the by‑laws of Geosands Inc., Wasaga Distribution Inc., and Wasaga Resources Services Inc. (Resolution COU-2025-197) – carried
• Approved board appointments for Geosands Inc., Wasaga Distribution Inc., and Wasaga Resources Services Inc. (Resolution COU-2025-197) – carried
• Approved director remuneration rates for Geosands Inc., Wasaga Distribution Inc., and Wasaga Resources Inc. for 2025‑2027 (Resolution COU-2025-198) – carried
• Adopted confirmatory by‑law 2025‑25 confirming meeting proceedings (Resolution COU-2025-199) – carried

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council will consider the 2024 audited financial statements and the 2025 Q1 financial report. Members will also vote on a zoning by-law amendment and subdivision plan for 31 Lyons Court and adopt a regional community safety plan.

• Approval of 2024 Audited Financial Statements presented by Baker Tilly SGB LLP
• Zoning By-law Amendment (Z01/22) and Draft Plan of Subdivision (PS01/22) for 31 Lyons Court
• Adoption of the South Georgian Bay and Springwater Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2025-2029
• Tax Arrears Extension Agreement for 2176 Shore Lane
• Beach Drive Construction road closure

Council approved the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. The 2024 audited financial statements were accepted, and the South Georgian Bay and Springwater Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan 2025‑2029 was adopted. Staff were directed to report on a curbside giveaway feasibility and an arena banner policy. The Mayor was authorized to sign the transfer‑payment agreement for the Destination Waterfront Master Plan, and Steve Copeland was appointed to the Climate Action Advisory Committee.

• Approved agenda as amended (COU-2025-200) – CARRIED
• Adopted June 12, 2025 council minutes (COU-2025-201) – CARRIED
• Approved 2024 audited financial statements (COU-2025-203) – CARRIED
• Adopted South Georgian Bay and Springwater Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan 2025‑2029 (COU-2025-205) – CARRIED
• Directed staff to study curbside giveaway feasibility (COU-2025-211) – CARRIED
• Directed staff to develop arena banner policy (COU-2025-212) – CARRIED
• Authorized Mayor to execute Transfer Payment agreement for Destination Waterfront Master Plan (COU-2025-215) – CARRIED
• Appointed Steve Copeland to Climate Action Advisory Committee (COU-2025-214) – CARRIED

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications for incidental minor variances at various properties. The body will also vote on the appointment of a Secretary Treasurer for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term.

• Appointment of Andrea Taylor as Secretary Treasurer
• Application A01725: Incidental Minor Variance for 745 Sunnidale Road
• Application A01825: Incidental Minor Variance for 523 Mosley Street
• Application A01925: Incidental Minor Variance for 114 Sunnidale Road South
• Application A02025: Incidental Minor Variance for 430 Golf Course Road

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment appointed Andrea Taylor as Secretary Treasurer for the remainder of the 2022‑2026 Council term. The committee accepted the minutes from the May 21 and May 30 meetings. It approved four incidental minor variance applications (A01725, A01825, A01925, A02025) with recommended conditions. The next meeting is set for July 16, 2025.

• Approved appointment of Andrea Taylor as Secretary Treasurer (Resolution COA-2025-33)
• Adopted Committee of Adjustment minutes from May 21 and May 30 (Resolution COA-2025-34)
• Approved application A01725 for 745 Sunnidale Road with conditions (Resolution COA-2025-35)
• Approved application A01825 for 523 Mosley Street with conditions (Resolution COA-2025-36)
• Approved application A01925 for 114 Sunnidale Road South with conditions (Resolution COA-2025-37)
• Approved application A02025 for 430 Golf Course Road with conditions (Resolution COA-2025-38)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will adopt minutes from the April 29 and May 21 meetings. It will discuss unfinished business items including the Beachfront Mitigation Plan, Ontario Games advice, MAT Recommendations, and a Summer Digital Campaign. The committee will receive a report from the Trails Sub‑Committee and consider new business on RTO7 visitor intentions and a short‑term rental education session update.

• Review of Beachfront Mitigation Plan
• Review of Ontario Games Advice
• Review of MAT Recommendations
• Review of Summer Digital Campaign
• Trails Sub‑Committee report

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee rescinded the April Beachfront Mitigation motion and waived Rule 6.11(c) to reconsider it. It approved the amended minutes from April 29 and May 21. The Committee recommended to Council that the Ontario Games information package be approved in principle and that the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) recommendation be approved and referred to staff. The MAT recommendation passed with a 5‑to‑1 vote.

• Waived Rule 6.11(c) to reconsider Beachfront Mitigation motion – carried
• Defeated motion to develop new beachfront communications content – defeated
• Accepted amended minutes of April 29 and May 21 – carried
• Recommended Ontario Games information package for Council approval in principle – carried
• Recommended MAT information for Council approval and staff referral – carried (5‑1)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will meet to review updates on the town's green fleet and discuss plans for a fall climate event. The committee will also vote on the adoption of minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting.

• Green Fleet Update presented by Fleet Manager Anthony Lott
• Discussion and updates regarding the Fall Climate Event
• Adoption of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The Climate Action Advisory Committee adopted the May 20, 2025 minutes (carried). Members discussed a possible Fall Climate Action Event on October 21 and assigned K. Bondarchuk to tentatively book the REMAX room. The next meeting was set for July 15, 2025.

• Adopted May 20 minutes (carried)
• K. Bondarchuk to tentatively book REMAX room for Fall Climate Event
• Scheduled next meeting for July 15, 2025

Council

The council will consider a motion to amend the definition of short‑term rental durations in the zoning by‑law and add related policy to the Official Plan. It will also vote on a recommendation to fund three large‑scale veteran murals for up to $25,000 using surplus or reserves. Additionally, staff will present a three‑year recreation rates and fees schedule for inclusion in the rates by‑law and the draft budget.

• Amend short‑term rental definitions in the zoning by‑law and add policy to the Official Plan
• Approve veteran mural project costing up to $25,000, funded from surplus or reserves
• Adopt proposed three‑year recreation rates and fees schedule for the rates by‑law and budget
• Authorize execution of the CUPE Local 3115 collective agreement by‑law
• Closed session items on litigation, security, and land acquisition (confidential)

Council approved the development of three large‑scale public murals to honour veterans, with a budget not to exceed $25,000 and funding from the in‑year surplus or general reserves. The council also adopted the proposed three‑year recreation and facilities rates schedule and directed staff to use it for the upcoming budget. Staff were instructed to amend the short‑term rental definition in the zoning by‑law and to add related policy to the Official Plan. Additional actions included adopting the agenda and minutes, receiving a Kinette Club delegation, and passing a by‑law for the CUPE collective agreement.

• Approved three veteran murals up to $25,000 (7‑0)
• Approved Recreation and Facilities three‑year rates schedule (7‑0)
• Directed staff to amend short‑term rental definition in by‑law (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare municipal fleet report (carried)
• Passed by‑law authorizing CUPE collective agreement (carried)
• Received Kinette Club delegation on future club home (carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved May 29, 2025 council minutes (carried)

Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The Age‑Friendly Community Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its March 25, 2025 meeting. It will receive a series of informational updates, including the Chair and Coordinator report, member roundtable updates, the Action Plan Work Group review, the Age‑Friendly budget, and the Business Development Work Group. All motions are to receive these updates for information only.

• Adopt March 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Chair and Coordinator updates (information)
• Member roundtable updates (information)
• Action Plan Work Group update (information)
• Age‑Friendly budget update (information)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its April 2, 2025 meeting and receive a presentation on the new town website. It will also receive the 2024 Accessibility Plan Annual Status Update. New business includes discussion of accessible parking and walkway for the Royal Canadian Legion, summer committee meeting plans, and considerations for the 2026 budget. Additional updates on unfinished items such as the seniors expo and Mobi‑Mats placement will be provided.

• Adopt minutes from the April 2, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting
• Receive presentation of the new town website by Kyle Young, Team Lead Creative Services
• Receive the 2024 Accessibility Plan Annual Status Update
• Discuss Royal Canadian Legion Branch 645 request for accessible parking and walkway (Legion Letter)
• Consider 2026 budget items

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted its April 2 minutes and received a presentation of the new town website. It accepted the 2024 Accessibility Plan status update and, most notably, recommended that council ask staff to investigate the cost of making the Royal Canadian Legion Fernbrook Hall accessible, including paving the walkway and adding a parking spot. The committee also placed July and August meetings on hold pending need.

• Adopted April 2, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Received presentation of new Town Website (carried)
• Received 2024 Accessibility Plan Annual Status Update (carried)
• Recommended council investigate costs to make Fernbrook Hall accessible and pave walkway (carried)
• Placed July and August Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings on hold (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will consider Application A01625, a minor variance request for 486 River Road West. Staff recommends approving the application with a condition. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as a land acknowledgement and disclosure of pecuniary interest.

• Approve Application A01625 – Minor variance at 486 River Road West (with recommended condition)
• Call to Order
• Land Acknowledgement of Anishnaabe and Wyandot territories
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
• Set next meeting date for June 18, 2025

The Committee of Adjustment approved application A01625 for 486 River Road West. The approval includes the staff‑recommended conditions and incorporates the council parking conditions from the May 29 council meeting. The resolution (COA‑2025‑32) was moved by Leo Cusumano, seconded by Daniel Paul, and carried.

• Approved application A01625 (minor variance) with recommended conditions (carried)

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council meeting will adopt the agenda and minutes, proclaim June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and receive the April fire department report. Council will consider a zoning by‑law amendment for 1926 Mosley Street and a $20,000 unbudgeted allocation for operations at Allenwood Beach, along with an operational use agreement with the Province. Additional items include a by‑law to assume Wally Drive for the Wasaga Meadows extension, an amendment to the comprehensive zoning by‑law, and a motion opposing the province’s Strong Mayor legislation.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment File No. Z04/22 for 1926 Mosley Street – approval recommended by Planning Staff
• Allenwood Beach operational use agreement with the Province and $20,000 funding from reserves
• By‑law 2025‑20 to assume Wally Drive for the Wasaga Meadows extension
• By‑law 2025‑21 to amend the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By‑law
• Motion opposing the expansion of Strong Mayor powers in Ontario

The council approved an unbudgeted $20,000 for 2025 operations at Allenwood Beach and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Operation Use Agreement with the province. A $30,000 unbudgeted amount was also approved for planning the parking expansion at the Twin Pad Arena Library. Several by‑laws were adopted, including a zoning amendment for 1926 Mosley Street and the establishment of a new public highway. The council also declined to consent to a County of Simcoe by‑law change.

• Proclaimed June 15, 2025 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (carried)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment (Z04/22) for 1926 Mosley Street (carried)
• Approved $30K unbudgeted for parking expansion planning at Twin Pad Arena Library (carried)
• Approved $20,000 unbudgeted for Allenwood Beach operations (6‑0)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute Operation Use Agreement for Allenwood Beach (6‑0)
• Adopted by‑laws establishing Wasaga Meadows Wally Drive extension as public highway (carried)
• Declined consent to County of Simcoe By‑law 7119‑25 (7‑0)
• Supported LaSalle call for Northern Health Travel Grant program (6‑0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will appoint a new Chair and Vice‑Chair for the remainder of the 2022‑2026 term. It will adopt the minutes from its April 16, 2025 meeting. The committee will consider and, if approved, adopt eight minor or incidental minor variance applications for properties on 32nd Street, 40th Street, Mapleside Drive, Little River Crossing, Mosley Street, Shore Lane, and River Road West.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2022‑2026 term
• Adoption of April 16, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes
• Approval of A00925 – 183 32nd Street South (incidental minor variance)
• Approval of A01025 – 106 40th Street North (minor variance)
• Approval of A01625 – 486 River Road West (minor variance)

The Committee of Adjustment elected Dave Morrison as Chair and Adam Harrod as Vice‑Chair for the 2022‑2026 term. The committee accepted the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. It approved applications A00925, A01025 and A01125 with recommended conditions. No decision on application A01225 appears in the provided excerpt.

• Dave Morrison appointed Chair (effective immediately)
• Adam Harrod appointed Vice‑Chair (effective immediately)
• April 16, 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes accepted
• Approved application A00925 (incidental minor variance) with conditions
• Approved application A01025 (minor variance) with conditions
• Approved application A01125 (minor variance) with conditions and amended motion
• No decision recorded for application A01225 in the minutes

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will meet on May 21, 2025 to consider several ongoing projects. Items include updates on the Ontario Games, the municipal accommodation tax, the Beachfront Mitigation Plan, and a report from the Trail Sub‑Committee. New business will feature a discussion of the Summer Marketing Campaign and an update on municipal surplus land sales.

• Ontario Games (unfinished business)
• Municipal Accomodation Tax (unfinished business)
• Beachfront Mitigation Plan – Beachfront Summer 2025 Update
• Trail Sub‑Committee report – Trails Sub‑Committee.pdf
• Summer Marketing Campaign (new business)

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee voted to support the Bee City initiative concept. It also approved a recommendation to Council for continued high‑quality communications about the Beachfront Redevelopment, emphasizing that the beach remains open and promoting other attractions. The summer marketing campaign and municipal surplus land sales updates were deferred to the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Supported Bee City initiative concept (CARRIED)
• Approved recommendation for continued Beachfront Redevelopment communications (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes from April 29 meeting (CARRIED)
• Deferred Summer Marketing Campaign to next meeting (DEFERRED)
• Deferred Municipal Surplus Land Sales Update to next meeting (DEFERRED)

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting. It will hear a presentation from Collingwood Climate Action on the Green Economy SGB project. New business includes reviewing the draft framework for the Fall Climate Event, reviewing existing Climate Action Plans, and receiving updates on waste water management and the Green Fleet Strategy.

• Adoption of Climate Action Advisory Committee minutes – April 15, 2025
• Presentation from Collingwood Climate Action on the Green Economy SGB project
• Fall Climate Event – review draft framework
• Review of Climate Action Plans
• Updates on Waste Water Management

At the May 20 meeting, the Climate Action Advisory Committee adopted the minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed the upcoming fall climate event and assigned follow‑up tasks. The next meeting is set for June 17, 2025.

• Adopted April 15, 2025 minutes (carried)

Council

Council will vote on several capital project contracts and by-law updates. The meeting includes a presentation on the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Strategic Plan and reports on water and pollution control plant performance.

• Award contract to Arnott Construction Ltd. for Beach Area 1 Roadway Reconstruction Phase 1 for $25,919,764.50 (total project cost $28,690,991)
• Award contract to W. A. Stephenson Mechanical Contractors Limited for WPCP Bar Screen Replacement and HVAC Upgrades for $3,424,640.00
• Proposed three-year extension for the Wasaga Heights Inc. Golden Sand Draft Plan of Subdivision (PS0125)
• Proposed new Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPS) By-laws for parking and non-parking violations
• Temporary prohibition of on-street parking on 40th Street North

The council awarded the Beach Area 1 Roadway Reconstruction Phase 1 contract to Arnott Construction Ltd., approving a total project cost of $28,690,991. Additional items approved included a $3.4 M water‑treatment plant contract, a three‑year extension of a subdivision draft plan, a temporary parking ban on 40th Street North, an amended farmers market agreement, new administrative monetary penalties policies, and a directive for a docks feasibility study.

• Approved $25,919,764.50 contract to Arnott Construction Ltd. for Beach Area 1 Roadway Reconstruction Phase 1 (7‑0 vote)
• Approved additional unbudgeted $2,239,185, bringing total project cost to $28,690,991 (7‑0 vote)
• Awarded $3,424,640 contract to W.A. Stephenson Mechanical Contractors Ltd. for Water Pollution Control Plant bar screen replacement (carried)
• Approved three‑year extension of Wasaga Heights Inc. Draft Plan of Subdivision (PS0125) to May 26 2028 (carried)
• Granted temporary on‑street parking prohibition on 40th Street North and retained Dunkerron lot (7‑0 vote)
• Approved amended Farmers Market Agreement for 2025 (6‑0 vote, 1 conflict)
• Enacted multiple Administrative Monetary Penalties policies and approved associated fees (7‑0 vote)
• Directed staff to prepare a feasibility report on reinstating town‑owned docks along the Nottawasaga River (carried)

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting. It will discuss unfinished business including the Trail Sub‑Committee next steps, Ontario Games next steps, and an update on council reports. New business items include confirming ownership of Allenwood Beach information, recommendations for a construction mitigation plan, and a municipal accommodation tax.

• Adopt minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting
• Trail Sub‑Committee next steps
• Ontario Games – next steps
• Confirm ownership of Allenwood Beach information
• Municipal accommodation tax proposal

The committee adopted the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting. Council fully approved both the Events Strategy and the Tourism Website Enhancements. The Bee City delegation was postponed to the May meeting. No other formal decisions were made.

• Adopted January 22, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Bee City delegation deferred to May meeting
• Council approved Events Strategy (full approval)
• Council approved Tourism Website Enhancements (full approval)

Town Hall Public Meeting

This is an open-mic Town Hall Public Meeting where residents can ask questions of Council and Town staff. No formal decisions are scheduled, and no minutes will be produced for this meeting.

• Public questions regarding beachfront development
• Public questions regarding Wasaga Beach's first high school and community hub
• Public questions regarding road construction

Council

Council will proclaim May 5‑11 2025 as Children’s Mental Health Week and adopt the Boulevard Planting Policy. It will award the PW2025‑05 asphalt resurfacing contract to Dig‑Con International for $500,996.80. The council also approved a $447,093 self‑cleaning washroom pilot at Beach Area 1, funded from the COVID Reserve ($324,626) and the Casino Reserve ($122,467).

• Proclamation of Children’s Mental Health Week (May 5‑11 2025)
• Adoption of the Boulevard Planting Policy
• Award of Tender #PW2025‑05 for asphalt resurfacing to Dig‑Con International for $500,996.80
• Approval of Beach Area 1 self‑cleaning washroom pilot, total cost $447,093 funded from reserves
• Debenture renewal with TD Bank, variable rate (Prime – 0.75%)

The council approved the Fireworks By-law (#2025‑12) with an effective date of October 1 2025 (5‑1 vote). It also approved a moratorium on issuing hawker and peddler licences for fireworks sales, awarded a $500,996.80 asphalt resurfacing contract to Dig‑Con International Limited, and funded the Beach Area 1 self‑cleaning washroom pilot ($447,093) using reserve balances. Additional approvals included a boulevard planting policy and permission for a food‑truck and mobile tattoo unit at 10 Main Street for 2025.

• Adopted Fireworks By-law #2025‑12, effective Oct 1 2025 (Yea 5, Nay 1)
• Approved moratorium on hawker and peddler licences for fireworks sales (carried)
• Awarded Tender #PW2025‑05 for asphalt resurfacing to Dig‑Con International Limited, $500,996.80 (carried)
• Approved Beach Area 1 self‑cleaning washroom pilot, selected Urben Blu, funded $447,093 from reserves (Yea 6, Absent 1)
• Adopted Boulevard Planting Policy (Yea 6, Absent 1)
• Authorized food‑truck and mobile tattoo unit at 10 Main Street for 2025, subject to business licence (carried)
• Authorized renewal of TD Bank debenture and variable‑rate monitoring (carried)
• Directed Clerk to continue using alternative voting methods for 2026 municipal election (carried)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will consider adopting the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss new business concerning a property standards contravention involving Centreville Wasaga GP Inc at 646 River Road West. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as unfinished business, sub‑committee reports, and planning for future meetings.

• Adopt minutes from the April 15, 2025 Property Standards Committee meeting
• New business: Property Standards Contravention for Centreville Wasaga GP Inc – 646 River Road West
• Unfinished business (no specific items listed)
• Sub‑committee reports (no specific items listed)
• Items for future meetings (no specific items listed)

The committee accepted the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. It then decided to modify the Order dated February 27, 2025 by granting a time extension. No vote tallies were recorded for either action.

• Accepted April 15, 2025 Property Standards Committee minutes (carried)
• Modified February 27, 2025 order with a time extension (decision made)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes and then vote on five pending applications. Recommended motions call for approval of three minor variances and two consent applications, each with recommended conditions. The next meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2025.

• Approve minor variance for 42 Fatima Court (Application A00625)
• Approve minor variance for 47 Robertson Street (Application A00725)
• Approve minor variance for 94 Main Street (Application A00825)
• Approve consent for Lot 55 & 56 Constance Boulevard (Application B00325)
• Approve consent for Lyons Court (Kelowna Valley Developments Ltd.) (Application B03324)

The Committee adopted the March 19, 2025 minutes. It approved minor variance applications A00625 (42 Fatima Court), A00725 (47 Robertson Street) and A00825 (94 Main Street), each with recommended conditions. It also approved consent application B00325 (Lot 55 & 56 Constance Boulevard) with multiple conditions. All approvals were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved minor variance A00625 for 42 Fatima Court
• Approved minor variance A00725 for 47 Robertson Street
• Approved minor variance A00825 for 94 Main Street
• Approved consent B00325 for Lot 55 & 56 Constance Boulevard

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will meet to review two specific property standards contraventions. The body will also consider the adoption of minutes from May 21, 2024.

• Property standards contravention: 13276791 Canada Ltd. at 44 Beck Street
• Property standards contravention: Wendy Fox at 112 Beck Street
• Adoption of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

The Property Standards Committee approved the minutes from its May 21, 2024 meeting. It modified the order dated February 20, 2025 for 13276791 Canada Ltd. at 44 Beck Street, granting a time extension. It confirmed the order dated February 13, 2025 for Wendy Fox at 112 Beck Street.

• Adopted Property Standards Committee minutes of May 21, 2024 (carried)
• Modified Order dated February 20, 2025 for 13276791 Canada Ltd. – time extension granted
• Confirmed Order dated February 13, 2025 for Wendy Fox – order upheld

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will review and set priorities for its work plan, consider new committee members, and discuss a proposed tree by‑law. Additional items include a presentation on planning priorities, a proposal for a new town website climate‑content framework, and a report on an upcoming energy‑efficiency rebates/loans event.

• Prioritizing the CAAC Work Plan
• New CAAC Members
• New Town Website – framework for providing Climate Change content
• Energy Efficiency Rebates/Loans – Fall event report
• Tree By‑law Discussion

The Wasaga Beach Climate Action Advisory Committee approved the minutes of its March 18, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Thomas Coutu, seconded by Joe Belanger, and was carried. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Adopted March 18, 2025 minutes (carried)

Council

The council will consider several motions, including adopting a new fireworks by‑law, approving the town’s $2,544,020 share of capital costs for the new Wasaga Beach Public School, and authorizing a transmitter replacement program. Additional items include amending the Infill Lot Grading and Drainage Policy, updating 2025 cemetery fees, and receiving reports on capital works, water system inspection, and fiscal year‑end reserves.

• Adopt By‑law #2025‑12 to regulate the sale and discharge of fireworks.
• Approve the town’s proportional payment of up to $2,544,020 for the new Wasaga Beach Public School and authorize the joint‑use agreement.
• Award the Transmitter Replacement Program contract to Wamco Municipal Products for $213,750, with scope expansion to $400,000.
• Repeal By‑law 2020‑13 and adopt the amended Infill Lot Grading and Drainage Policy.
• Approve the 2025 Cemetery Fees and Charges increase and amend the related by‑law schedules.

The council approved the Town’s proportional share of the new Wasaga Beach Public School capital costs, not to exceed $2,544,020.00, and adopted By‑law #2025‑12 to regulate fireworks. It also adopted several policy updates, including the Infill Lot Grading and Drainage Policy amendment, the Firebreaks in New Construction Policy, and the Town Film Policy. Additional items such as the Transmitter Replacement Program award and cemetery fee updates were carried.

• Approved $2,544,020.00 school cost share (7 yea votes, 0 nay) – COU-2025-127
• Adopted fireworks regulation By‑law #2025‑12 (5 yea, 2 nay) – COU-2025-123
• Adopted Infill Lot Grading and Drainage Policy amendment – COU-2025-124
• Approved Firebreaks in New Construction Policy – COU-2025-124
• Adopted Town of Wasaga Beach Film Policy – COU-2025-124
• Approved 2025 Cemetery Fees and Charges increase – COU-2025-124
• Approved Transmitter Replacement Program award $213,750 to Wamco Municipal Products – COU-2025-129
• Proclaimed Human Values Day (April 24, 2025) – COU-2025-109

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee will review a motion to return to monthly meetings after a schedule change in September 2024. The agenda also includes updates on accessibility initiatives and site plan reviews for local developments.

• Motion to return to monthly meeting schedule
• Site plan review for Simcoe County District School Board
• Site plan review for Costco at Lyons Court and Ramblewood Drive
• Updates on 2025 Seniors Expo and University of Guelph conference
• Adoption of February and March 2025 meeting minutes

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted the minutes from its February 19 and March 24 meetings. It approved submitting comments on two site‑plan reviews – one for the Simcoe County District School Board K‑12 project and one for a Costco development – to the Planning Department. The committee also resolved to return to holding monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

• Adopted February 19, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes (amended) – CARRIED
• Adopted March 24, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes – CARRIED
• Submitted comments on Simcoe County District School Board K‑12 site plan to Planning Department – CARRIED
• Submitted comments on Costco Lyons Court and Ramblewood Drive site plan to Planning Department – CARRIED
• Resolved that the committee will hold monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month – CARRIED
• Resolved that meetings will begin at 9:30 a.m. starting May 2025 – CARRIED

Council

The council will adopt the agenda and previous meeting minutes, receive several proclamations and presentations, and consider a series of staff reports and policy approvals. Key decisions include approving a $50,000 budget for site cleanup and authorizing an RFP to redevelop 304 Main Street, as well as authorizing the purchase of a truck‑mounted street sweeper. The meeting will also receive a shareholder declaration from Build Wasaga Inc. and move to closed session for matters such as land disposition and HR issues.

• Land Purchase – 304 Main Street: approve up to $50K for site cleanup, direct staff to issue an RFP for a development partner, and delegate authority to the Mayor and Clerk to sign loan agreements.
• Purchase of one (1) truck‑mounted street sweeper (Contract FL2025-07) through the LAS/Canoe Procurement Group, using Elgin Sweeper Company Contract #093021-ELG.
• Adopt amended Facility Allocation Policy (Appendix A) to take effect on May 1, 2025.
• Adopt Asset Transfer to Municipal Services Corporations Policy (Appendix A).
• Adopt Town of Wasaga Beach Film Policy (Appendix A).

Council approved several key items, including amendments to the Facility Allocation Policy effective May 1, 2025, and authorization to purchase a truck‑mounted street sweeper. The council adopted an Asset Transfer to Municipal Services Corporations Policy and approved the purchase of 304 Main Street, directing up to $50,000 for site cleanup, an RFP for a development partner, and delegating signing authority to the Mayor and Clerk. In closed session, council approved an unbudgeted $375,000 from general reserves for labour‑relations costs.

• Approved amendments to Facility Allocation Policy (effective May 1, 2025) – Yea (7‑0)
• Authorized purchase of one truck‑mounted street sweeper via LAS/Canoe Procurement Group – Yea (7‑0)
• Adopted Asset Transfer to Municipal Services Corporations Policy – Yea (7‑0)
• Approved land purchase at 304 Main Street, directed $50K cleanup budget, RFP for development partner, and delegated signing authority – Yea (7‑0)
• Approved unbudgeted $375,000 from General Reserves for labour‑relations – CARRIED

Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to receive a presentation on dementia and various progress updates. The session includes reports on the age-friendly budget, action plan, and community hubs.

• Dementia presentation by Tom Johnson from TrustWell Seniors Care
• Age-Friendly Budget update
• Action Plan Work Group update
• Community Hubs update
• Senior Expo Work Group update

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive presentations on two park projects. The session focuses on the playground concept for Blueberry Trails and the redesign of the Sunnidale Trails Park Development.

• Presentation by Parks Manager and ABC Recreation Ltd. regarding Blueberry Trails Playground Concept
• Presentation by Parks Manager and Playpower Limited regarding the redesign of Sunnidale Trails Park Development

The Accessibility Advisory Committee accepted the Blueberry Trails Playground concept presentation and the Sunnidale Trails Park redesign presentation, both carried. The committee offered recommendations on shade structures, travel paths, benching, and surface colors for the playground, and suggested considering a rubberized play surface for the park redesign. The meeting was adjourned at 11:54 a.m.

• Presentation of Blueberry Trails Playground concept received (carried)
• Presentation of Sunnidale Trails Park redesign received (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment will adopt the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes and consider four applications. It will approve a consent for 51 George Avenue and three minor variance requests for Lot 51 Shore Lane, 14 1st Street and 87 & 93 Beach Drive and 68 Mosley Street, and 1544 Shore Lane, each with recommended conditions. The meeting also schedules the next session for April 16, 2025.

• Adopt minutes from the February 19, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Approve consent application B00225 for 51 George Avenue
• Approve minor variance A00325 for Lot 51 Shore Lane
• Approve minor variance A00425 for 14 1st Street, 87 & 93 Beach Drive, and 68 Mosley Street
• Approve minor variance A00525 for 1544 Shore Lane

The Committee of Adjustment approved four applications. It approved a severance at 51 Shore Lane creating a new lot, a minor variance for Lot 51 Shore Lane with lot coverage set to 40.2%, an incidental minor variance for a deck at 1544 Shore Lane, and multiple variances for a mixed‑use building at 14 1st St, 87 & 93 Beach Dr and 68 Mosley St, each with recommended conditions.

• Approved application B00225 (severance at 51 Shore Lane) with conditions
• Approved application A00325 (minor variance at Lot 51 Shore Lane) with lot coverage 40.2% and conditions
• Approved application A00525 (incidental minor variance at 1544 Shore Lane) with condition
• Approved application A00425 (mixed‑use variances at 14 1st St, 87 & 93 Beach Dr, 68 Mosley St) with condition

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee will meet to review the 2025 work plan priorities and discuss new Ontario energy efficiency programs. The committee will also address climate action content for the town website and a community environmental event.

• 2025 Work Plan priorities
• New Ontario Energy Efficiency Programs - WDI discussions
• Climate Action content on Town Website
• Community/Staff Environmental Event

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council adopted the agenda and minutes, received several staff reports, and approved key actions. It approved the 2025 Municipal Grant Allocation Program, awarding 11 grants totaling $23,500 to not‑for‑profit organizations. The council also authorized a contract for Beach Area 1 roadway reconstruction, adopted a new Committee and Local Board Appointment Policy, and moved municipal parking from meters to the Honk Mobile system.

• Approve 11 nonprofit grants totaling $23,500 (2025 Municipal Grant Allocation Program)
• Award contract administration to Tatham Engineering Limited and Envision Tatham for Beach Area 1 Roadway Reconstruction
• Adopt Committee and Local Board Appointment Policy and repeal By‑law 2023‑28
• Approve Age‑Friendly Community Advisory Committee 2025 Action Plan
• Transition municipal parking meters to Honk Mobile in parking lots

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 2025 Work Plan and the third draft of the New Official Plan. The body will also discuss energy efficiency programs and green development standards.

• 2025 Work Plan
• New Official Plan Review - 3rd Draft
• County of Simcoe Meeting: Green Development Standards & Community Efficiency Financing
• New Ontario Energy Efficiency Programs
• Green Economy Hub update

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will appoint a chair for 2025 and review the 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The group will also discuss updates on audible crosswalks and the 2025 Seniors Expo.

• Appointment of Chair for 2025
• Adoption of November 6, 2024 and September 4, 2024 minutes
• Update on Audible Crosswalks
• Review of 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• 2025 Seniors Expo planning

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from its January 15, 2025 meeting. It will approve minor variance application A00125 for 30 Shore Lane and application A00225 for 28 Shore Lane, each with recommended conditions. A written decision for OLT case OLT-24-000991 was also issued.

• Adopt minutes from the January 15, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Approve minor variance A00125 for 30 Shore Lane
• Approve minor variance A00225 for 28 Shore Lane
• Issue written decision for OLT case OLT-24-000991

Council

Wasaga Beach Council is meeting to review infrastructure performance reports and discuss specific project authorizations. Key decisions include funding for electric vehicle charging and a subdivision approval extension.

• Proposed $140,000 project estimate for EV charging stations at the Public Works Yard, with a potential $55,000 unbudgeted expenditure
• Proposed three-year extension for the Clear Valley Inc. Plan of Subdivision (PS0615) to March 5, 2028
• Delegation regarding a Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Program
• Presentation by the Deputy Fire Chief regarding Camp Molly
• Review of Water Pollution Control Plant and Drinking Water System performance reports for January 2025

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting is primarily scheduled to move into a closed session. The body will discuss a property matter and the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land.

• Closed session discussion on a property matter regarding litigation or solicitor-client privilege
• Closed session discussion on proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land
• By-law 2025-07 to confirm the proceedings of the February 13, 2025 meeting

Special Council Meeting - Geosands Inc. Shareholder Meeting

The Wasaga Beach Special Council will consider and adopt the shareholder resolutions of Geosands Inc. as attached. It will also receive a report on expiring terms and appoint members to Hydro Boards for 2025. A confirmatory by‑law for the special council meeting will be received and passed. The agenda will be formally adopted.

• Presentation: Geosands Inc. 2024 achievements and 2025 priorities
• Adopt shareholder resolutions of Geosands Inc. (Appendix A)
• Appointment to Hydro Boards for 2025 (Expiring Terms report)
• Receive and pass By‑law 2025-05 confirming the special council proceedings
• Adopt the meeting agenda

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council will consider a contract award for sanitary sewer trenchless repairs, authorizing a $263,532.66 payment to Aqua Tech Solutions Inc. The meeting also includes adoption of policy updates for grants, surety bonds, and civic awards, as well as a $3,000 funding allocation for the South Georgian Green Economy Hub Pilot. Additional reports on fire services, casino funding, and municipal insurance will be received for information.

• Sanitary Sewer Trenchless Repairs contract awarded to Aqua Tech Solutions Inc. for $263,532.66 (excluding HST)
• Amendments to the Grants and Sponsorships to Organizations Policy approved
• Surety Bonds new legislation recommendations approved for a financial policy under the Planning Act
• $3,000 Climate Action Advisory Committee budget used to fund the South Georgian Green Economy Hub Pilot
• Civic Awards Program Policy approved

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will vote to appoint a chair for 2025. It will adopt the minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting and the amended September 26, 2024 minutes, which include an accessible parking fee exemption item. The committee will also receive updates on audible crosswalks, the multi‑year accessibility plan, and the 2025 budget.

• Appointment of Chair for 2025
• Adoption of November 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adoption of September 26, 2024 amended minutes (includes accessible parking fee exemption)
• Roads Foreman update on audible crosswalks
• 2025 budget update

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss local tourism and administrative appointments. The body is considering the creation of a new trails subcommittee and receiving a presentation on the Ontario Games.

• Presentation by Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport regarding 11AM Ontario Games
• Proposed establishment of a Wasaga Trails Subcommittee
• Appointment of a Vice-Chair and acting Chair for February and March meetings
• Update on Recommendation Reports approved in December

Council

The Wasaga Beach Council is meeting to discuss several staff reports, including the sale of town-owned beachfront lands and a short-term lease for the former Stars Arena. The body will also consider updates to the emergency warming and cooling centre policy and the 2025 interim tax levy.

• Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Stonebridge Building Group Inc. for beachfront lands bounded by 1st and 3rd Streets, Mosley Street and Beach Drive
• Short-term lease of former Stars Arena at 425 River Road West to Elections Canada for approximately $115,260
• Unbudgeted expense for plywood at the former Stars Arena not to exceed $35,000
• By-law 2025-02 to authorize an Interim Tax Levy for 2025
• By-law 2025-01 to appoint Adam Horton as Chief Building Official

Special Council Meeting - Public Planning Meeting

The council will hold a Public Planning Meeting under the Planning Act to consider the Official Plan Amendment for the West Wasaga Secondary Plan (WWSP). A final presentation for the WWSP will be shown and members of the public may provide comments. The council will also receive and pass a confirmatory by‑law (2025‑04) that records the proceedings of this special council meeting. Routine items such as call to order, land acknowledgement, disclosure of pecuniary interest, and agenda approval are also on the agenda.

• Public Planning Meeting – Official Plan Amendment – West Wasaga Secondary Plan (WWSP) – final presentation attached
• Public comments from members of the public on the WWSP amendment
• Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑04 to confirm the council’s proceedings at this special meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several consent and minor variance applications. The body will decide whether to approve these requests based on staff reports and recommended conditions.

• Consent application B03224 for 14 Ramblewood Drive
• Minor variance application A04424 for 41 66th Street North
• Consent application B02824 and minor variance application A04124 for 58th Street
• Consent application B03024 for 64 & 68 30th Street
• Consent application B03124 for 1519 River Road West

Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to receive informational updates on several age-friendly initiatives. The session includes reports on the action plan, budget, and community hubs, as well as updates on the Senior's Expo and Senior of the Year.

• Approval of October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Action Plan Work Group update
• Age-Friendly Budget update
• Community Hubs update
• Updates on Senior's Expo and Senior of the Year

Climate Action Advisory Committee

The Climate Action Advisory Committee is meeting to review its 2025 Draft Work Plan and various unfinished business items. The committee will discuss updates regarding the Green Economy Hub, the New Official Plan Review, and beachfront development.

• 2025 Draft Work Plan
• Proposed meeting with County of Simcoe regarding Community Efficiency Financing Loans
• New Official Plan Review update
• Save on Energy program
• Beachfront Development