Committee of the Whole

THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for November 23, 2016 be approved as presented.

THAT in accordance with the Town of Penetanguishene Procedural By-law 2016-08, as amended Coordinated Section Committee move into an in-camera session to discuss: - a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. - advice that i s subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. - personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. - litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

THAT the Coordinated Section Committee rise from in-camera session with a report AND THAT staff be directed to proceed as discussed in camera.

THAT the water and wastewater rates for 2 017 be approved as per the recommended rates outlined in the June 29, 2015 Water and Wastewater Financial Plan and the Rate Study Update prepared by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. and approved by Council on July 22, 2015. AND THAT the changes to th e water & wastewater fees and charges take effect January 1, 2017. AND FINALLY THAT the Clerk be directed to bring forward the necessary By-law amendment for Council approval.

THAT the Midland Penetanguishene Transit Ridership Monthly Update re port be received for information.

THAT the Transportation and Environmental Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: • Thompsons Road Extension Options (Fall 2016) • Key Performances Measurements for Road Op erations (Fall 2016) • Best practices for redevelopment of Main street (Fall 2016) • SSEA Park maintenance plan (Winter 2017) • Penetanguishene Bus Identification (Fall 2016) • Champlain Road Weight Limits • Main Street Tender Process • Road Specs

THAT maintenance of the waterfront trail by the Georgian Bay Snowriders (GBS) is enhanced to include doubling the width of the groomed trail where space permits as outlined under Option A; AND THAT staff approach the Georgian Bay Snowriders with a formal request to double the width of the groomed trail where space permits.

THAT the Recreation and Community Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: • Tourism advertising (print & on-line) for future consideration (TBD) • Recreation Master Plan (parks and fac ilities) (TBD) • Cycling Strategy (TBD) • Curling Club Operations Review / Agreement (Fall 2016) • Outdoor Skating Rink

THAT the Town initiate a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone certain lands from Residential Third Density (R3) Zone to Residential Third Density Exception Zone (R3-x), to clarify the permitted uses of the Residential Third Density Zone and to r educe the minimum Lot Area to permit two Dwelling Units in a Semi-detached dwelling.

THAT the Planning and Community Development Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: • Promotion of development and growth (annually) • Thompson Road West extension Summer (2017) • Development Charges - CIP, targeted incentives and opportunities (Summer 2017) • Land Inventory Analysis (Fall 2016) • Agrobusiness in the Industrial Zone (Fall 2016) • Secondary Suite Report (Summer 2017)

THAT the draft 2017 meeting schedule included with this report be adopted; AND THAT the meeting sch edule be posted on the town’s website, social media and town page in the Midland Mirror.

and Second ed by Mayor G. Marshall THAT Council maintain the existing first-past-the-post election model for the 2018 municipal election. AND THAT the Clerk be directed to monitor ranked ballot elections in Ontario and report back to Council with a comprehensive r eport after the 2018 election.

THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to up coming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: • Resident reporting system (Clerk/CAO) • Community Engagement initiatives (Clerk/CAO) • Land sale policy review (Clerk/CAO - Fall 2016) • Taxi Licence Review (Clerk - Winter 2017) • Sign By-law Review (Clerk - Winter 2017) • Smoking Policy on Parks and Town Property (Clerk - Winter 2017) • Election 2018 timelines (Clerk - Spring 2017) • Composite Fee Schedule Comparison (Finance - Winter 2016/17) • Insurance Joint RFP Review (Finance - Fall 2017) • Fire Service Review - T own of Midland Partnership (Spring 2017) • Referral Item Review • Resolution of support re: Tay Township support of EDCNS