Committee of the Whole

THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for March 13, 2019 be approved as presented.

THAT the Council Information Packages having been given due consideration be received for information.

THAT Council approve the proposed amendment to the Traffic/Parking By-law as outlined within the staff report. AND THAT staff be directed to bring forward the necessary By-law for Council approval.

THAT the Recreation and Community Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item K ey 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 of a senior’s centre and programming Councillor Rawson Q2-2019 PMCC Follow up to Building Condition Assessment report to include retrofit option Councillor Rawson Q2-2019 Culture North Simcoe Funding Options for funding and Council appointment Deputy Mayor A. Dubeau

THAT the following appointments be made to the Zoning By-law Review Project Steering Committee:  Larry Cas cagnette  Mike DeCourcy

Mayor D. Leroux seconded

WHEREAS the Provincial government announced it was conducting a review of the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF), which provides annual funding allotments to municipal governments to help offset operating and capital costs; AND WHERRAS Municipalities were further advised that the overall spending envelope for the program would decrease having a significant impact on futur e budgets and how funds are raised by Municipalities as funding will be reduced by an unspecified amount; AND WHEREAS if allocations to municipalities are reduced, Councils will need to compensate with property tax increases or local service reductions; AND WHEREAS the 2018 Town of Penetanguishene allocation was $236,600, which is equivalent to 2.4% of the Town’s municipal property tax revenue; AND WHEREAS a 2.4% increase in the municipal property tax rate would increase the municipal component of proper ty taxes paid by almost $24 per year per 100,000 of Current Value Assessment; AND WHEREAS the Town of Penetanguishene prides itself on efficient and value for money practices every day; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that although an interim payment has be en received, Council of the Town of Penetanguishene expresses grave concern with the potential reduction and/or loss of the OMPF allotment in future years; AND FURTHER Council petitions the Provincial government to complete the OMPF review in an expeditio us manner as future financial consideration ensures municip

THAT the Seniors Advisory Committee, Youth Council and Accessibility Advisory Committee be dissolved and merged in the membership of the “Community Wellbeing Committee”; AND THAT the following changes be made to the Town’s Advisory Committees of Council:  Reduce all advisory committee meetings to quarterly or at the call of the chair;  Require annual work plans for all Advisory Committees that are approved by Council;  Update the Terms of Reference for each committee in Schedule D of the Procedural By-law; AND FINALLY THAT an amendment to the Procedural By-law be brought forwar d for Council approval.

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 Huronia Airport Commission Joint Business Operation review Councillor D. LaRose Q2-2019 Joint Insurance Renewal Strategy Joint Insurance Renewal Strategy initiated for North Simcoe municipalities Council Q1-2019 Community Contributions Policy Review Review policy and identify potential opportunities for clarity and consistency. Council Q1-2019 Council Conference Policy / Council Remuneration Review Council Remuneration Policy related to receipts and reimbursements for Council members Councillor M. Mayotte Q4-2019 Corporate Contingency Report Provide overview of proposed allocation of Corporate Contingency Fund Council Q2-2019