Committee of the Whole

THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for March 8, 2017 be approved as presented.

THAT the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Canada for the Public Transit Infrastructure Funding of $50,000 AND THAT the Clerk bring forward the necessary By-law for Council approval.

THAT the request for funding from the Severn Sound Environmental Association, in the amount of $7,000 per year for 2 years (2017 & 2018), for the development and implementation of an Invasive Species pilot program be approved. AND THAT the 2017 funding of $7,000 be allocated from the 2017 approved capital budget of $15,000 for the Endangered Species & Emerald Ash Borer Management project. AND FINALLY THAT staff be directed to include 2018 funding of $7,000 in the 2018 operating taxation budget.

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 (Winter 2017) SSEA Park Maintenance plan (Winter 2017) Penetanguishene Bus Identification (Winter 2017) Champlain Road Weight Limits (Spring 2017) Resident Reporting System (Spring 2017)

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 (Spring 2017) Recreation Assets (Parks & Facilities) Analysis (Summer 2017) Cycling Strategy (Fall 2017) Curling Club Operations Review/Agreement (Spring 2017) Outdoor Skating Rink (Spring 2017)

THAT the Traffic and Parking By-law 2012-23 be amended as presented in this report. AND THAT the Clerk be directed to bring forward the necessary By-law Amendment required for Council approval.

THAT a draft Zoning By-law Amendment be prepared to amend the General Provisions Section of the Zoning By-law to set the maximum permitted Lot Coverage for Accessory Buildings in the Rural Zone (RU) at 150 square metres; AND THAT Notice of the proposed amendments to hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act be provided in accordance with the regulations issued pursuant to the Planning Act.

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

THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Community Engagement initiatives (Clerk/CAO - Summer 2017) Land sale policy review (Clerk/CAO - Spring 2017) Taxi Licence Review (Clerk - Spring 2017) Smoking Policy on Parks and Town Property (Clerk - Spring 2017) Election 2018 timelines (Clerk - Spring 2017) Composite Fee Schedule Comparison (Spring 2017) Insurance Joint RFP Review (Finance - Fall 2017) Fire Service Review - Town of Midland Partnership (CAO - Spring 2017) Referral Item Review (CAO - Spring 2017)