Council and Committee of the Whole Highlights, October 12, 2022

Council

• Council held a public meeting regarding a Draft Plan of Subdivision Application (PEN-SUB-2022-01) and Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. Z.A. 4/2022) for 221 Fox Street. Several comments from the public were made in addition to written comments received.
• Council proclaimed the week of October 16 to 22, 2022 as Small Business Week.
• Council received a delegation from Jennifer Morin-Reynolds, regarding the Collective Accountability of Council Members (Bill 5).
• Council received a presentation from Cameron Epp from the Severn Sound Environment Association regarding the Bee City Canada Initiative.
• Council approved that a By-law be passed to lift part lot control for the property municipally known as 200 and 176 Fox Street, known as Champlain Shores subdivision, being Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 5 on Plan 51M-1234.
• Council did not support the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act 2022. Council directed staff to send a letter to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing outlining that these powers are inappropriate and not required and cannot be linked to building homes faster.
• Council approved a staff recommendation to report back on the results of the public meeting for the subdivision application and zoning amendment for 221 Fox Street.
• Council approved 3 by-laws, including:
  • 2022-49Being a By-law to Establish a Procurement Policy for the Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene and to repeal By-law 2018-12
  • 2022-50Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a loan from the HEC Reserve Fund for funding required for the purchase of 51 Dunlop Street property
  • 2022-51 Being a By-law to Exempt Certain Lands from Part Lot Control (176 and 200 Fox Street)

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole (Committee) facilitates the decision-making process of Council. The Committee is comprised of all members of Council who fully participate in debate and forward recommendations to Council for final decision. Items that are discussed in Committee of the Whole are to be ratified at Council’s next meeting.

• Committee received the council information packages from September 21, and October 5 for information.
• Committee approved the Salt Management Plan as outlined.
• Committee received minutes from the following meetings:
  • Curling Club Minutes of Sept 13th, 2022
  • Curling Club AGM Minutes September 17th, 2021
  • Curling Club General Meeting Minutes of September 30th, 2022
  • Museum & Heritage Committee - 09 Jun 2022 - Minutes
  • Trails Committee Minutes May 31st, 2022
• Committee received the 2022 ice rates analysis for information.
• Committee received the Penetanguishene Public Library report for information.
• Committee approved the Ontario Watercross Racing Association Event Summary and September 9 - 10, 2023 Event as outlined in the report.
• Committee received meeting minutes from the following committees:
  • Economic Advisory Committee - 04 Jul 2022 - Minutes
  • Economic Advisory Committee - 24 Aug 2022 - Minutes
  • Special Economic Advisory Committee - 12 Sept 2022 - Minutes
  • Committee of Adjustment - Minutes Aug 22 2022
• Committee received the September By-law report for information.
• Committee approved the revised Municipal Heritage Tax Rebate Program Guidelines.
• Committee approved the Heritage Street Name Policy (Plan-002-2022) to set out guiding principles for the naming of streets in the Town of Penetanguishene.
• Committee received minutes from the following committees and boards:
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee - 29 Aug 2022 - Minutes
  • Police Services Board - 06 Jun 2022 - Minutes
  • FIN-2022-24 Oct 12 CoW 2022 Qtr#3 Financial Summary Report
  • CAO 2022-10 - AMO Ministry Delegations Follow-Up - Report
• Committee received a verbal update from the Chair of the Police Services Board and CAO.
• Committee approved the 2023 draft meeting calendar as presented.
• Committee approved that Baker Tilly Canada be appointed as the Town’s Auditor for a five-year term.

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