Simcoe County public meetings in 2024
46 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Joint Council and Committee of the Whole
The Council approved the Performance Management recommendations, including the 2025 budget. It also approved the Human Services and Corporate Services recommendations from the Committee of the Whole reports. The Municipal Insurance Pool Startup was received, authorized financial support was approved, and representation on the advisory board was authorized. Bills No. 7103-24 and 7104-24 were enacted to appoint a Warden and set remuneration for council members.
- Approval of Performance Management recommendations and the 2025 Budget (Committee of the Whole Report, Nov 12, 2024)
- Approval of Human Services recommendations (Committee of the Whole Report, Nov 12, 2024)
- Approval of Corporate Services recommendations (Committee of the Whole Report, Nov 12, 2024)
- Municipal Insurance Pool Startup – financial support authorized and representation on advisory board approved (CCW 2024-307)
- Enactment of By‑law No. 7103-24 to appoint a Warden and By‑law No. 7104-24 to set remuneration (Bills 7103-24, 7104-24)
Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Board
The Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Board will receive updates on business development and marketing, land‑development standards, airport certification, and a vacant dwelling at the airport. It will also consider a letter of support for the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program and authorize the chair and secretary to sign it. A closed‑session will address confidential real‑estate and legal matters.
- LSRA 2024-298 – Business Development and Marketing Update (receive)
- LSRA 2024-300 – Airport Land Development Standards Update (receive)
- LSRA 2024-301 – Airport Certification Update (receive)
- LSRA 2024-305 – Vacant Dwelling update (receive)
- LSRA 2024-306 – Letter of Support for Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program; authorize signing
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hear three presentations: the Homelessness Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub (HART of Simcoe) by Andrew Scavarelli and Amy Marshall, Homelessness Service System updates by Wendy Hembruff, and Open Data Dashboards on rental data by Brittany Doner‑Gilroy. It will also consider Item AHA‑2024‑200, a Landlord and Tenant Board update, and recommend that the item be received. No financial or resource implications are noted for the agenda items.
- Presentation on the Homelessness Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub (HART of Simcoe) by Andrew Scavarelli and Amy Marshall
- Presentation on Homelessness Service System Updates by Wendy Hembruff
- Presentation on Open Data Dashboards: Rental Data Aggregator and Affordable Housing Indicators by Brittany Doner‑Gilroy
- Item AHA‑2024‑200 – Landlord and Tenant Board Update, recommendation to receive
- Reference to the Committee’s Terms of Reference
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2025 draft budget, including potential levy rate increases from 3.5% to 4.5%. The body is also considering the approval of the Township of Clearview Official Plan and funding requests for community services.
- Proposed 2025 County of Simcoe Budget with levy rate options ranging from 3.5% to 4.5%
- Approval of the Township of Clearview Official Plan (By-law 2024-38)
- YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka 2024 Capital Funding Request
- Georgian Manor 16-Bed Project Pre-Occupancy Review Requirements
- Base funding increase for Community Services (CCW 2024-287)
Council
Simcoe County Council will adopt several reports and by‑laws, including the approval of the Turnbull Tract purchase by‑law (Bill No. 7101‑24). The council also adopts a confirmatory by‑law (Bill No. 7102‑24) and approves compensation adjustments for council members and the Deputy Warden, maintaining the Deputy Warden salary at $55,041. Additional items include the adoption of minutes and the approval of Committee of the Whole recommendations on performance management, human services, corporate services, and the special budget.
- Bill No. 7101‑24 – By‑law to purchase the Turnbull Tract (≈7.5 acres) in the Township of Severn.
- Bill No. 7102‑24 – Confirmatory by‑law for the council meeting held on 12 November 2024.
- Council compensation changes: maintain Deputy Warden salary at $55,041 and phase in council salary increases over 2025‑2027.
- Approval of Committee of the Whole reports: Performance Management, Human Services, Corporate Services, and Special Budget.
- Adoption of Council minutes from 22 October 2024 and related Committee of the Whole reports.
Economic Development Sub-Committee
The Economic Development Sub‑Committee will receive an update on investment attraction activities and, if approved, the Warden and County Clerk will sign the CanExport Community Investments funding contract. It will also consider updates on agriculture and agri‑food initiatives, the Entrepreneurial Innovation Fund program, and the Tourism Simcoe County 2025‑2028 agritourism plan.
- Execute CanExport Community Investments funding contract (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs funding of $66,600, County contribution $38,100)
- Update on agriculture and agri‑food initiatives supported by the County Economic Development Office
- Entrepreneurial Innovation Fund program updates and amendment of the 2025 intake
- Tourism Simcoe County 2025‑2028 Plan for Agritourism
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider and vote on the Draft 2025 Work Plan (Item AAC 2024-227). It will also review an update to the Accessibility Facility Review Checklist (Item AAC 2024-084) and receive an update on the AODA 20th Anniversary Event planning for spring 2025. Additional items include a memo on the Hanson Subdivision Block 34 park design and a legislative update on accessible customer service standards.
- Approve Draft 2025 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan (Item AAC 2024-227)
- Approve Accessibility Facility Review Checklist Update (Item AAC 2024-084)
- Receive AODA 20th Anniversary Event Update and approve preparation for a spring 2025 event with a permanent recognition piece
- Review memo on Hanson Subdivision Block 34 (Park Block) Design – File No. 43T-95021/MD-T-95021
- Legislative update: Customer Service Standards Development Committee review of Accessible Customer Service Standards – 2024 Initial Recommendations Report
Special Budget Meeting - Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive Item CCW 2024-246, the 2025 Draft County of Simcoe Budget, and refer it to the regular Committee of the Whole meeting on November 12, 2024. The draft will then be recommended to the County Council session on November 26, 2024. No decisions on the budget are expected at this special meeting.
- Item CCW 2024-246: 2025 Draft County of Simcoe Budget received
- Schedule 1: Draft 2025 budget document attached
- Schedule 2: 2025 Proposed Roads and Infrastructure Capital Budget – Transportation and Engineering
- Presentation of department budgets and consolidated financials
- Referral of the draft budget to the November 12 Committee of the Whole for Council recommendation
Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board
The Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board will receive and approve a property lot line adjustment for the 48 and 50 Maria Street sites, with no cost to the corporation. It will also receive and approve a capital budget reallocation, moving $665,000 from four existing projects to fund urgent repairs at 335 Peter Street, 2049 Victoria Street, 946 Yonge Street, and a retrofit pilot at 69 Harriet Street. The board will receive the 2024 Second Quarter Report.
- HCB 2024-228 – Property lot line adjustment for 48 and 50 Maria Street (no financial impact)
- HCB 2024-262 – Capital budget reallocation of $665,000 to projects at 335 Peter St, 2049 Victoria St, 946 Yonge St, and retrofit pilot at 69 Harriet St
- HCB 2024-264 – Reception of the 2024 Second Quarter Report
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive and approve the End of Mortgage Service and Exit Agreement Long‑term Strategy (CCW‑2024‑248). It will also receive updates on the Simcoe Village Campus Project (CCW‑2024‑280) and the Simcoe County Archives operations for September 2024 (CCW‑2024‑282). A closed‑session will consider a confidential land acquisition proposal (CCW‑2024‑271). Additional items include the Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day (CCW‑2024‑276) and a meeting of the Simcoe County Housing Corporation.
- CCW‑2024‑248 – End of Mortgage Service and Exit Agreement Long‑term Strategy (approval)
- CCW‑2024‑280 – Simcoe Village Campus Project Update (receipt)
- CCW‑2024‑282 – Simcoe County Archives Operations report (receipt)
- CCW‑2024‑276 – 2024 Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day (receipt)
- CCW‑2024‑271 – Confidential land acquisition/disposition proposal (closed‑session approval)
Council
County Council is meeting to approve recommendations from Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services reports. The body will also consider by-laws regarding traffic regulation and land expropriation in the Township of Oro-Medonte.
- Bill No. 7098-24: A By-law to regulate traffic and parking in the County of Simcoe
- Bill No. 7099-24: A By-law to authorize the expropriation of certain lands in the Township of Oro-Medonte
- Approval of recommendations from the October 8, 2024, Committee of the Whole reports for Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services
- Approval of the October 15, 2024, Governance Committee Report
- Mid-term nominations for the Office of Warden and Deputy Warden
Governance Committee
The Simcoe County Governance Committee will consider two main items: a new Pregnancy and Parental Leave for Members of Council policy (GOV 2024-245) and a follow‑up report on council compensation options (GOV 2024-211). The committee will vote to receive the leave policy and, if approved, adopt it. It will also provide direction on preferred options for yearly adjustments to council base salaries, per‑diem rates for the Warden, Deputy Warden and councillors, and the necessary by‑law to set council compensation.
- GOV 2024-245 – Adoption of a Pregnancy and Parental Leave for Members of Council policy
- GOV 2024-211 – Governance Workshop Follow‑up on Council Compensation Options, including salary and per‑diem adjustments
- Direction to draft a by‑law to set council compensation levels
- Review of Governance Committee Terms of Reference (Item 5.1)
- Standard procedural items: call to order, agenda approval, disclosures
Council
Simcoe County Council will adopt minutes and approve several committee reports. The council will enact five by‑laws, including a land purchase of the Cooks Tract (about 53 acres) in the Township of Tiny. Other items include delegating subdivision authority, a lease for an Ontario Works office, a housing‑initiative agreement, and appointing a municipal law enforcement officer.
- Bill No. 7096-24 – purchase of the Cooks Tract (≈10 acres + ≈43.3 acres) in Tiny Township
- Bill No. 7092-24 – delegation of subdivision and condominium approval authority to the Township of Tiny
- Bill No. 7093-24 – lease agreement with Simcoe County Housing Corporation for the Ontario Works office at 151 Simcoe Road, Bradford
- Bill No. 7094-24 – amendment and execution of agreement for Ontario Priorities Housing Initiatives (OPHI)
- Bill No. 7095-24 – appointment of Brian Wagner as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider a request from the Simcoe Muskoka YMCA for a total of $5 million in capital funding to build a new multi‑use facility in Barrie, including transitional youth housing and a multicultural centre. A $14,627 Ontario Seniors Community Grant for the Age‑Friendly Wellness Program will be received to support senior wellness activities in Penetanguishene and Beeton. The committee will also receive a temporary road‑closure request for County Road 4 at the 10th Line in Bradford West Gwillimbury, and an update to the County’s Consolidated Traffic and Parking By‑law with new set fines. Finally, staff will be directed to proceed with a transit strategy RFP and implement Route 7 for LINX Transit.
- YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka capital funding request: $5 million total contribution for a new Barrie multi‑use facility
- Age Friendly Wellness Program Grant: $14,627 from the Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program for senior activities at Georgian Village (Penetanguishene) and Simcoe Village (Beeton)
- Temporary road closure of County Road 4 (Yonge Street) at the 10th Line in Bradford West Gwillimbury for seven weeks in 2024
- Consolidated Traffic and Parking By‑law update (By‑law 6609) with proposed set fines under the Provincial Offences Act
- LINX Transit update: staff to launch an RFP for a Transit Strategy Update and implement Route 7
Joint Compliance Audit Committee
The Joint Compliance Audit Committee will receive the MNP LLP overview of the compliance audit of candidate Giorgio Mammoliti (SC-JCAC-23-08). It will then decide whether to commence a legal proceeding for an apparent contravention or determine that no contravention exists. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes, an opening statement by the chair, and adjournment.
- Approval of the agenda for the October 7, 2024 meeting
- Approval of the August 2, 2023 minutes
- Opening statement by Chair Doug Taylor
- Compliance audit report of candidate Giorgio Mammoliti (SC-JCAC-23-08) and decision on legal proceeding
- Adjournment of the meeting
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is considering high-level draft budget assumptions for 2025 and a 2024 forecast report. The body is also reviewing funding allocations for social housing and a community plan for homelessness.
- Approval of the Reaching Home 2024-2028 Community Plan
- Proposed delegation of subdivision and condominium approval authority to the Township of Tiny
- Authorization to sample for PFAS in private water supply wells and install treatment systems
- Lease agreement for a Social and Community Services office in Bradford
- Proposed 2025 High Level Draft Budget Assumptions
Council
At its September 24 meeting, Simcoe County Council will vote to adopt two new by‑laws: one amending Consolidated Traffic By‑law No. 6609 and another authorizing a Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community‑Building Fund with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. The council will also confirm Bill No. 7091‑24, which records the council’s proceedings for the meeting. In addition, the council will adopt minutes and approve recommendations from the September 10 Committee of the Whole reports.
- Bill No. 7089‑24 – amendment to Consolidated Traffic By‑law No. 6609
- Bill No. 7090‑24 – authorize Municipal Funding Agreement on Canada Community‑Building Fund with AMO
- Bill No. 7091‑24 – confirm council proceedings of the September 24 meeting
- Adoption of Council minutes and Committee of the Whole reports dated September 10, 2024
- Approval of Performance Management, Human Services and Corporate Services recommendations from the Committee of the Whole Report
Governance Committee
The Simcoe County Governance Committee will receive supplementary feedback on recent governance updates (Item GOV 2024-270). It will also receive the workshop follow‑up report on head of council and council composition options (Item GOV 2024-210) and provide direction on a preferred option for next steps.
- Receive Item GOV 2024-270 – Supplementary Information – Feedback on Governance Updates
- Receive Item GOV 2024-210 – Governance Workshop Follow‑up – Head of Council and Council Composition Options
- Provide direction on a preferred option for head of council and council composition
Audit and Finance Committee
The committee will consider a presentation on IT security, receive the 2024 Audit Committee Planning Letter from Baker Tilly KDN LLP, approve the 2024 Audit Plan, approve the draft 2025 work plan, and approve the 2024 Audit Engagement Letter from Baker Tilly KDN LLP.
- IT Security presentation by Henry de Jager and Mike Daniels
- Receipt of 2024 Audit Committee Planning Letter (Item AUC 2024-250)
- Approval of 2024 Audit Plan (Item AUC 2024-251)
- Approval of draft 2025 work plan (Item AUC 2024-252)
- Approval of 2024 Audit Engagement Letter (Item AUC 2024-263)
Bursary Committee
The Committee is reviewing 294 eligible applications to award 21 bursaries of $3,000 each. The body will meet in a closed session to select applicants based on a combined scoring system. Final recipients will be confirmed by County Council on October 22, 2024.
- Selection of 21 bursary recipients at $3,000 each
- 16 participating municipalities contributing $1,000 each toward bursaries
- 5 County-funded bursaries available to any eligible applicant
- Georgian College providing additional $1,500 for up to five students
- Review of 294 eligible applications from 651 total submissions
Council
At the September 10, 2024 meeting, Simcoe County Council approved its agenda, adopted minutes from the August 13 and June 25 meetings, and accepted the Governance Committee report. The Council also received the August‑September communications and proclamations. The primary action was the enactment of Bill No. 7088-24 as a confirmatory by‑law for the County of Simcoe.
- Resolution 2024-161 – approval of the September 10 agenda
- Resolution 2024-164 – adoption of Council minutes from August 13 and June 25
- Resolution – approval of Governance Committee recommendations dated August 27, 2024
- Resolution – receipt of Council Communications and Proclamations (August 13 – September 9, 2024)
- Bill No. 7088-24 – enacted as a confirmatory by‑law of the County of Simcoe
Economic Development Sub-Committee
The Simcoe County Economic Development Sub‑Committee will receive an update on workforce development, attraction and retention initiatives that are supported by a $77,000 Rural Economic Development grant for 2024‑2026. It will also receive the Tourism Simcoe County 2025‑2028 Plan for Culture. Both items will be formally received by the committee at the September 10, 2024 meeting.
- Receive Item EDS‑2024‑224 – update on workforce development initiatives funded by a $77,000 RED grant (2024‑2026)
- Receive Item EDS‑2024‑203 – Tourism Simcoe County 2025‑2028 Plan for Culture
- Approve the meeting agenda
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest by members
- Review the Economic Development Sub‑Committee Terms of Reference
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a variety of human services, planning, and engineering items. Key discussions include the approval of the Town of Collingwood Official Plan and funding updates for child care and community investments.
- Approval of the Town of Collingwood Official Plan (By-law 2023-095)
- Proposed temporary closure of the Museum from November 2024 to March 2025 for the Matthews Construction Project to save an estimated $332,000
- Approval of 2025 Social and Community Investment Fund renewals and a $200,000 annual reserve for community development
- Implementation of all-way stop control at the intersection of County Road 9 and Centreline Road
- Authorization to enter a Municipal Funding agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund
Special Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Special Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and review its Terms of Reference and Site Plan Review Guidelines. It will then receive design overview presentations for the Simcoe County Museum Matthews Innovation and Transportation Gallery project (AAC 2024‑239) and for the Simcoe County Archives interior renovation project (AAC 2024‑240). No formal decisions beyond receiving the items are indicated.
- Approval of agenda (Resolution)
- Review of Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
- Review of Site Plan Review Guidelines
- Receive AAC 2024‑239 design overview for Simcoe County Museum Matthews Innovation and Transportation Gallery
- Receive AAC 2024‑240 design overview for Simcoe County Archives interior renovation
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee will receive a report on the Governance Workshop follow‑up concerning a full‑time Head of Council (Warden) and three possible council composition structures. The Committee will provide direction on the preferred option for next steps. It will also consider a nomination of Deputy Warden Jennifer Coughlin to the SouthWestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Board of Directors.
- Nomination of Deputy Warden Jennifer Coughlin to the SWIFT Board of Directors (GOV 2024‑209).
- Review of Governance Workshop follow‑up on Head of Council and council composition options, including a 33‑member council, a 17‑member council, or maintaining the current structure (GOV 2024‑210).
- Approval of the meeting agenda.
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest by committee members.
- Reference to the Governance Committee Terms of Reference.
Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board
The Board is meeting to receive an operating and financial summary of the Simcoe County Housing Corporation for the fourth quarter of 2023. The report includes data from a tenant satisfaction survey and updates on capital works and asset management.
- Receipt of 2023 Fourth Quarter Report (HCB 2024-212)
- Tenant satisfaction survey results covering 1,146 tenants over age 18
- Review of Community Paramedicine program feedback
- Updates on the 10-year asset management and capital replacement plan
Joint Council and Committee of the Whole
The Simcoe County Council and Committee of the Whole met on August 13, 2024 to approve agenda items, minutes, and consent items. Key decisions included the transfer of jurisdiction for sections of County Road 1 west of Beeton and County Road 10 south of Tottenham to the Town of New Tecumseth, allocation of $150,000 for a Member Municipal IT Services Program expansion, and adoption of two by‑laws for a land purchase in Innisfil and a municipal highway agreement with New Tecumseth. Additional items such as a paramedic patient‑care model and a Positive Aging Strategy update were also received.
- County Road Section Transfer – Town of New Tecumseth (CCW 2024‑218)
- $150,000 allocated from the General Contingency Reserve for Member Municipal IT Services Program Expansion (CCW 2024‑220)
- Paramedic Services – Patient Care Model for Select 9‑1‑1 Patients (CCW 2024‑155)
- Simcoe County Positive Aging Strategy Update (CCW 2024‑213)
- Bill No. 7085‑24 – By‑law to purchase the Montclair Tract in Innisfil
Special Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing updates on local development projects. This includes a presentation on the 20 Rose Street affordable housing project in Barrie and the Railside Park playground replacement in Oro-Medonte. The committee will also review accessibility standards and committee guidelines.
- Development update for 20 Rose Street affordable housing project in Barrie
- Railside Park playground replacement in Oro-Medonte
- Update on Accessible Built Environment Standards
- Review of Committee Terms of Reference and Site Plan Review Guidelines
Accessibility Advisory Committee (Facility Review)
The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will conduct a facility review at 250 West St. N. in Orillia. The committee will use a checklist to evaluate accessibility features including exterior paths, building entrances, and interior amenities. This includes assessing parking lots, restrooms, and signage.
- Facility review at 250 West St. N., Orillia
- Evaluation of exterior paths of travel and parking
- Assessment of building entrance and entryway accessibility
- Review of interior paths, restrooms, and amenities
Shareholder of the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Inc.
The Shareholder of the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Inc. is reviewing recommendations for its Annual General Meeting. This includes appointing directors and auditors, as well as approving 2023 financial statements. The meeting also addresses a new Shareholder Declaration following the County's acquisition of full ownership.
- Appointment of LSRA Board Directors
- Appointment of Baker Tilly KDN LLP as auditors
- Approval of 2023 draft audited financial statements
- Execution of a new Shareholder Declaration
Joint Council and Committee of the Whole
The Joint Council and Committee of the Whole will review capital funding for local hospitals and the Housing Attainable Supply Action Plan. The agenda also includes staffing increases for long-term care homes and a new Wi-Fi contract for paramedic services.
- 2023 capital funding for Stevenson Memorial Hospital and Georgian Bay General Hospital
- Approval of the Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan
- Six-year contract with Netagen Communication Technologies Inc. for paramedic Wi-Fi services
- Allocation of provincial funding to increase long-term care staffing by 47.3 FTEs
- Endorsement of the Housing Attainable Supply Action Plan (Housing ASAP)
Governance Workshop - Special Council
County Council is meeting to discuss potential reforms to its governance structure, including council composition and compensation. The workshop explores various models for the number of members and the selection of the Warden. A consultant will facilitate discussions regarding these structural options.
- Review of Head of Council and Council Composition (CO 2024-175)
- Discussion of council size options ranging from 16 to 32 members
- Consideration of an externally appointed Warden
- Review of Council Compensation history
Shareholder of the Simcoe County Housing Corporation
The Shareholder of the Simcoe County Housing Corporation is considering recommendations for its annual meeting. These include appointing Directors, retaining Baker Tilly KDN LLP as auditors, and approving 2023 draft audited financial statements.
- Appointment of SCHC Directors
- Appointment of Baker Tilly KDN LLP as auditors
- Approval of 2023 draft audited financial statements
- Ratification of 2023 actions by the SCHC Board of Directors
Economic Development Sub-Committee
The committee is considering the approval of the 2024-2025 Agriculture and Agri-Food Value Chain Sector Work Plan. This plan focuses on business development, investment attraction, workforce, and infrastructure advocacy within the agricultural sector. The committee will also receive a report regarding Tourism Simcoe County stakeholder partnerships.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Agriculture and Agri-Food Value Chain Sector Work Plan
- Review of Tourism Simcoe County Stakeholder Partnerships and Engagement
- Review of Economic Development Sub-Committee Terms of Reference
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing capital funding for local hospitals and a long-term garbage export contract. The agenda also includes discussions on paramedic safety campaigns and staff transfers within human services. Additionally, several temporary road closures are proposed for infrastructure work and community events.
- Providing 2023 capital funding to Stevenson Memorial and Georgian Bay General Hospitals
- Awarding a long-term (20 year) garbage export contract
- Endorsing a public awareness campaign against violence toward paramedics
- Temporary closure of County Road 93 for culvert installation
- Transferring two full-time positions to the Community Services (Homelessness) department
Council
The Council will consider a by-law to allow the County to enter into agreements with neighboring jurisdictions regarding fee subsidies for eligible families. The agenda also includes approving recommendations from Committee of the Whole reports on performance management, human services, and corporate services. Additionally, the Council will receive communications and proclamations for Pride Month and Seniors' Month.
- By-law 7080-24 to authorize cross-jurisdictional fee subsidy agreements
- Approval of Committee of the Whole reports on Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services
- Proclamation of June 2024 as Pride Month
- Proclamation of June 2024 as Seniors' Month
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The committee will review the 2023 Housing Our Future Annual Report for submission to the provincial government. Members will also consider endorsing the Housing Attainable Supply Action Plan (Housing ASAP) and amalgamating funding into the Housing Opportunities Revolving Fund. A presentation regarding Landlord and Tenant Board challenges will be received.
- Approval of 2023 Housing Our Future Annual Report
- Endorsement of Housing Attainable Supply Action Plan (Housing ASAP)
- Amalgamation of funding into the Housing Opportunities Revolving Fund
- Presentation on Landlord and Tenant Board challenges and solutions
Meeting of the Municipal Representatives of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is confirming new members for the 2022-2026 term. This includes appointing an Indigenous Communities Representative and a Building and Development Industry representative. The committee is also reviewing its Terms of Reference.
- Confirmation of Crystal Sutherland as Indigenous Communities Representative
- Appointment of Dawn Tufford as Indigenous Communities alternate
- Appointment of Andrew Webster as Building and Development Industry representative
- Review of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Council
The Council will consider by-laws for land expropriation in Bradford West Gwillimbury and a lease for an Ontario Works office in Orillia. The agenda also includes the approval of committee reports on human services, corporate services, and performance management. A presentation regarding Paramedic for a Day recognition is also scheduled.
- By-law to authorize land expropriation in Bradford West Gwillimbury
- Lease agreement with Simcoe County Housing Corporation for 250 West Street, Orillia
- Approval of Committee of the Whole reports on Human Services and Corporate Services
- Presentation for Paramedic for a Day recognition
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing updates to several human services programs. This includes approving updated guidelines for Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care and the 2024 Ontario Works Service Plan. The committee will also consider cross-jurisdictional fee subsidy agreements and hospice alliance funding.
- Approval of Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care updated guidelines and funding allocation
- Authorization for cross-jurisdictional fee subsidy agreements with neighboring jurisdictions
- Approval of the 2024 Ontario Works Service Plan
- Approval of the Simcoe County Hospice Alliance capital funding allocation for 2023
- Review of April 2024 Simcoe County Archives operations
Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board
The Board is reviewing an update on the leasing process for 250 West Street in Orillia, which utilizes a mixed-income approach. Members are also considering the approval of the Affordable Housing Master Plan and its identified priority development projects.
- Lease up update for 250 West Street, Orillia
- Approval of the Affordable Housing Master Plan
- Implementation of priority development projects
- Review of income and asset limits for affordable housing
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will review its 2024 work plan and terms of reference. A delegation will present regarding accessible transportation in towns and rural areas. Members will also discuss revising the accessibility facility review checklist for future use.
- Delegation by Heidi St. Pierre regarding accessible transit in towns and rural areas
- Review of the 2024 AAC Work Plan
- Review of the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
- Discussion on revising the Accessibility Facility Review Checklist for a future pilot
Audit and Finance Committee
The Audit and Finance Committee will review several year-end reports for the 2023 fiscal year. This includes approving the draft audited financial statements and acknowledging the audit reporting letter from Baker Tilly. The committee will also receive updates on development charge reserve funds and investment reports.
- Approval of 2023 draft audited financial statements
- Review of the 2023 Audit Committee Reporting Letter
- Receipt of the 2023 Annual Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds
- Review of the 2023 Investment Report
- Approval of Tangible Capital Asset Policy updates
Council
Simcoe County Council is reviewing committee reports regarding performance management, human services, and corporate services. The agenda also includes consideration of a memorandum of understanding for the Innisfil Beach Road multi-use trail and land expropriation in Springwater.
- By-law to authorize land expropriation in the Township of Springwater
- Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Innisfil for Innisfil Beach Road trail maintenance
- Endorsement of Councillor Michael Smith for FCM Board of Directors and assumption of associated costs
- Approval of Committee of the Whole reports on Human Services and Corporate Services
Committee of the Whole
The Committee will consider a new organic waste program requiring residents to place organics carts out for garbage collection starting November 1, 2024. The meeting also covers the expansion of the Community Safety Program into Orillia, Collingwood, and Midland. Additionally, a budget increase for the County Road 4 and 4th Line intersection reconstruction in Innisfil was reviewed.
- Expansion of Community Safety Program to Orillia, Collingwood, and Midland
- New requirement for organic waste cart placement starting November 1, 2024
- Reduced $25 organics cart delivery fee from October to December 2024
- Budget increase for County Road 4 and 4th Line intersection reconstruction
- Lease agreement for Ontario Works office in Orillia
Economic Development Sub-Committee
The Economic Development Sub-Committee will review updates regarding manufacturing sector initiatives and investment attraction activities. The committee will also hear a presentation from the Georgian Bay Aspiring Geopark and receive an update on the Tourism Simcoe County Work Plan.
- Presentation by Georgian Bay Aspiring Geopark regarding UNESCO Global Geopark designation
- Update on manufacturing sector initiatives, including the Shifting Gears e-newsletter
- Update on investment attraction activities
- Update on the Tourism Simcoe County Work Plan