Committee of the Whole

THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for March 28, 2018, be approved as amended.

THAT the draft agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene and the Karma Project for the operations of the Ecology Garden be approved as outlined in attachment 1 as amended; AND THAT the Clerk bring forward the necessary By-Law for Council approval.

THAT the Special Event Policy as outlined in attachment 1 of this report be adopted by Council; AND THAT the Recreation and Events Coordinator, the Director of Recreation and Community Services and the Chief Administrative Officer be given delegated authority to approve third party event applications to host special events on municipally owned property.

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 Tourism advertising (print & on-line) for future consideration Advertising options beyond North Simcoe borders Q2 - 2018 Seniors Facility Operating Cost Analysis (part 1) Grant Opportunities (part 2) Potential Locations (part 3) Councillor D. Leroux Q2 -2018 (multi-stage report) Cycling Strategy Develop a cycling strategy Councillor M. Lauder Q4-2018

THAT this report be received for information.

THAT an encroachment of a Pylon Sign (5.1 metres) into the road allowance of Champlain Road by the property municipally known as 37 Champlain Road be approved; AND THAT a By-law be approved to enter into the Encroachment Agreement.

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 Community Engagement Initiatives Determining best way to communicate with the Public Council Q3 - 2018 Land Sale Policy Review Reviewing Land Sale By-law for opportunities for updates to ensure transparency and efficiency Council Q2 - 2018 Election 2018 Reporting on items as required regarding the 2018 Municipal Election Council 2017-2018 as required Finance - Insurance Joint RFP Review Insurance Joint RFP process initiated for North Simcoe municipalities Council Q4 - 2018