Doug Rawson
Mayor · seen 2022-11-23 to 2025-02-12 · served 2014–2018, 2022–2026
366substantive motions movedof 90 meetings the minutes record them at
28procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
150substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 90 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
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Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 366)
THAT the draft agreement as presented in attachment #1 between the Town of Penetanguishene and the Ship’s Company of Penetanguishene be approved; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Recreation and Community Services are hereby authorized to make minor alterations to the agreement that does not substantially change its content; AND FINALLY THAT staff bring forward the necessar
Committee of the Whole, February 12, 2025 · Carried
THAT staff be directed to operationalize any recommendations regarding line painting and signage to improve parking downtown as necessary within existing budgets as per the Parking Strategy Study by LEA Consulting Ltd. dated October 2024. AND THAT staff be directed to seek public input through a public information session and report back to Committee with the following proposed changes during the
Committee of the Whole, February 12, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Transportation and Environmental Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Septage disposal and treatment resolution Follow up with options and a resolution for septage disposal Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur Q4-2024
Committee of the Whole, November 13, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Capital Plan be updated as outlined under the financial section of the report to include repairs to the North and Concrete Wharfs; AND THAT staff proceed with procurement efforts to advance the repairs to the sink hole in the North Wharf in advance of the 2025 boating season if feasible.
Committee of the Whole, September 11, 2024 · Carried
THAT Council approve the Risk Assessment report for the property at 111 Robert Street West (Ojibwa Landing).
Committee of the Whole, August 14, 2024 · Carried
THAT item 9.a.i letter from the Mayors of the Town of Midland and Penetanguishene and the Township of Tay be received.
Committee of the Whole, August 14, 2024 · Carried
THAT Option #3 be approved, which is to do nothing, as upper tier capital funding is available through the County of Simcoe Hospital Alliance.
Committee of the Whole, August 14, 2024 · Carried
THAT staff be directed to proceed with quote Option 1 - as outlined; AND THAT the priority first location be confirmed as Robert Street West and Champlain Road as previously directed by Council.
Committee of the Whole, July 10, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Transportation and Environmental Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Traffic Calming measures for Bellisle Drive / Thompsons Road Recommendations for traffic calming and street safety for pedestrians. Councillor S. Marchand Q3-2024
Committee of the Whole, June 12, 2024 · Carried
THAT Staff be directed to bring forward and All-Terrain Vehicles By-law (Attachment #1 to PL-2024-31) to permit All-Terrian Vehicles on municipal roads for Council consideration. AND THAT Staff be directed to work with the County of Simcoe to discuss possible permissions within County Forests.
Committee of the Whole, June 12, 2024 · Carried
THAT the 2025 budget guidelines be approved as presented. AND THAT Staff be directed to prepare the first draft of the Town’s 2025 budget in accordance with the Town’s Budget Procedure Policy, 2025 Budget Timeline and the 2025 Budget Guidelines. AND FINALLY THAT the first draft of the Town’s 2025 budget be presented with no greater than a 3.0% tax impact.
Committee of the Whole, June 12, 2024 · Carried
THAT the 2024 Tax Rates, Levies and Budget Estimates be adopted as recommended under Option #1; AND THAT a transfer of $170,000 to the Town’s tax stabilization reserve be approved; AND THAT the Clerk bring forward the necessary By-laws for Council approval.
Committee of the Whole, May 8, 2024 · Carried
THAT Council directs staff to bring forward a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Newmarket for the provision of Automated Speed Enforcement services within the Town of Penetanguishene for consideration; AND THAT the following road sections be designated as Community Safety Zones within the road network: Robert Street West (from Owen Street to Lafontaine Road); Fox Street (Church Stre
Committee of the Whole, March 13, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Transportation and Environmental Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Traffic Calming measures on roads and sidewalks with a priority of streets with no sidewalks Recommendations for traffic calming and street safety for pedestrians. Mayor D. Rawson Q2
Committee of the Whole, March 13, 2024 · Carried
THAT Council invite Canadian Radiocommunications Information and Notice Service (CRINS) to a future Council meeting to make a presentation and share information on their service for satisfying Industry Canada’s requirement for consultation with the Land Use Planning Authority for telecommunication systems.
Committee of the Whole, March 13, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Paper Ballot consideration in 2026 Municipal Election (CL) To provide paper ballots as an option for consideration in the 2026 Municipal Election Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2025 Staff position of "Gran
Committee of the Whole, March 13, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Transportation and Environmental Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Traffic Calming measures on roads and sidewalks with a priority of streets with no sidewalks Recommendations for traffic calming and street safety for pedestrians. Mayor D. Rawson Q2
Committee of the Whole, January 10, 2024 · Carried
THAT Council approve the implementation of a speed reduction trial on the following streets starting in the fall of 2023: Lorne Avenue, Payette Drive, Hill Top Drive, Viel Street, Richelieu Street, Dufferin Street, Lecarron Avenue, Brule Street, Beaulieu Drive, Spohn Drive, Kerr Drive and Burke Street (between Dufferin Street and Lorne Avenue). AND THAT a report be presented to Council in the Fa
Committee of the Whole, September 13, 2023 · Carried
THAT the Transportation and Environmental Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Stormwater management best practices and engineering standards Review and public consultation Councillor J. Klug Q2-2023 updated to Q4-2023 Traffic Calming measures on roads and side
Committee of the Whole, September 13, 2023 · Carried
THAT The Town Dock Project Update report be received for discussion; AND THAT staff be directed to organize an “Introduction to Economic Development” workshop with Factor 5 Group for the Town Dock Technical Advisory Committee and Council; AND FINALY THAT the Town Dock Technical Advisory Committee be provided guidelines to consider the following recommendations for changes to the draft Secondary Pl
Special Committee of the Whole, July 19, 2023 · Carried
THAT the draft Community-Based Strategic Plan prepared in consultation with McSweeney & Associates Inc., attached as Appendix 1 to this staff report, be approved subject to community & council feedback; AND THAT the draft plan be circulated to all those that participated in the process to create the plan so that they are provided an opportunity to provide feedback; AND THAT the community be made a
Committee of the Whole, July 12, 2023 · Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Penetanguishene endorses an amendment to Zoning By-law 2022-17 regarding commercial floor space on the main floor within the Downtown and Waterfront (DW) Zone. AND THAT Notice of a Complete Application and Public Meeting be given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Committee of the Whole, June 14, 2023 · Carried
THAT the updated Snow Removal Level of Service Policy be approved as presented.
Committee of the Whole, May 10, 2023 · Carried
THAT the 2024 Budget Timeline be approved as presented.
Committee of the Whole, May 10, 2023 · Carried
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a letter to the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus and SWIFT on behalf of Council requesting additional resources and project allocation to be brought to Penetanguishene through the SWIFT project; AND THAT the Mayor and Deputy Mayor advocate at Simcoe County Council toward equal access to good quality high-speed internet service for all properties in Penetanguishene.
Committee of the Whole, February 8, 2023 · Carried
THAT the Town’s 2023 Operating Budget be approved as amended; AND THAT the Town’s 2023 Capital Budget be approved as as amended; AND THAT the Town’s 2024 Capital Budget be approved as amended; AND FURTHER THAT a contribution up to the amount of $501,652 as presented be approved for the Penetanguishene Public Library to fund their 2023 operating requirements; AND FINALLY THAT a contribution of up t
Special Committee of the Whole, January 25, 2023 · Carried
THAT The CAO be directed to prepare a letter on behalf of Council regarding the funding provided for the Penetanguishene arena. AND THAT the Mayor and CAO meet with the Mayor and CAO of Tiny Township to discuss.
Special Committee of the Whole, December 21, 2022 · Carried
THAT the Planning and Community Development Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Beaulieu Drive Road Options Options for Zoning or road development Councillor J. Klug Q4-2022 updated to Q1-2023 Site Plan Control By-law review Review the by-law and provide optio
Committee of the Whole, December 14, 2022 · Carried
THAT Council direct staff to update the 2023 Capital Budget to include a budget for the engineering design costs associated with the upgrades to the Intersection of Robert Street East/Dufferin Street/Burke Street. AND THAT this project be completed in conjunction with the development review processes for the adjacent lands in the immediate area when they come forward.
Committee of the Whole, December 14, 2022 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Penetanguishene recognizes and seeks to raise awareness about residential schools in Canada and the abuse of Indigenous children at the hands of churches and government, its ongoing impact, and to honour the victims and experiences of First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples; AND WHEREAS the Town of Penetanguishene has recognized September 30 as a Day of Mourning; AND WHEREAS the
Committee of the Whole, December 14, 2022 · Carried
THAT the agenda of the Regular Council meeting of November 14, 2018, be approved as presented.
Council, November 14, 2018 · Carried
THAT the following minutes of Council meetings be confirmed and adopted as circulated: Council - October 10, 2018 Committee of the Whole - October 10, 2018 Special Committee of the Whole - 2019 Budget Draft 1 - October 24, 2018
Council, November 14, 2018 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Transportation and Environmental Services Section be approved.
Council, November 14, 2018 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Finance and Corporate Services Section be approved.
Council, November 14, 2018 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene introduce the following by-laws; 2018-74 and 2018-75 AND THAT by-laws be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and
Council, November 14, 2018 · Carried
THAT confirmation by-law 2018-76 , be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Council, November 14, 2018 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for November 14, 2018 be approved as presented.
Committee of the Whole, November 14, 2018 · Carried
THAT the Recreation and Community Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Cycling Strategy Develop a cycling strategy Councillor M. Lauder Q1-2019 Feasibility Study Outsource recreation programs to a third party as per Service Delivery Review Include feasibility o
Committee of the Whole, November 14, 2018 · Carried
THAT the draft 2019 Council and Committee of the Whole meeting schedule included with this report be approved as presented.
Committee of the Whole, November 14, 2018 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report re lated to the Transportation and Environmental Services Section be approved.
Council, October 10, 2018 · Carried
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90meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
6conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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Committee of the Whole February 8, 2023
Council June 28, 2017
on item 9 (a) from the Committee of the Whole Report being that of the Zoning By-law Amendment 1/2017 Marijuana Production Facility and Agrimanufacturing as well as By-law 2017-48 Being the Zoning…
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