Committee of the Whole

THAT this report be received for information; AND THAT the beach, basketball court and a section of the field adjacent to the parking lot at the end of Scott Street in Rotary Champlain Wendat Park as outlined in attachment 1 be closed to the public from 9 am – 6 pm on a consecutive Saturday and Sunday September 9 & 10, 2023 for an Ontario Watercross Racing Association event; AND THAT the municipal parking lot at the corner of Water Street and Scott Street be closed to the public for the duration of the event; AND FURTHER THAT the Ontario Watercross Racing Association be exempt from the excessive noise by-law through submission of a noise exemption request.

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 Shade Plan for parks, playgrounds, and dog park Review of playgrounds for options for shade / shade plan for our parks. Councillor J. Klug Q4-2022 Washroom facilities at Memorial Park and McGuire Park Provide options for washroom facilities at Memorial and McGuire Park including portable washrooms and extending the season of the existing building washrooms in the operating budget for 2023 B. Cummings Q4-2022 Bee City Canada Staff to provide options and details of joining Bee City Canada Deputy Mayor A. Dubeau

THAT the revised Municipal Heritage Tax Rebate Program Guidelines be approved; AND THAT Council repeal and replace By-law 2011-92 with the revised Municipal Heritage Tax Rebate Program in accordance with Staff Report PL-2022-47.

THAT Council approve the Heritage Street Name Policy (Plan-002-2022) to set out guiding principles for the naming of streets in the Town of Penetanguishene including the process for adding street names to the approved list, to set a priority for approving new street names, assigning street names to new developments, and renaming an existing street.

THAT the Draft 2023 Council and Committee of the Whole meeting schedule included with this report be approved as presented.

THAT Baker Tilly Canada be appointed as the Town’s Auditor for a five (5) year term, with a possible extension of an additional one (1) year; AND THAT the Clerk be directed to bring forward the necessary by-law required 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 OPP Policing Costs CNCC recovery Ministry concurrence to continue with costs being paid for CNCC policing Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur Ongoing Mayor Strong Homes Act Provide an update on the new act and the implications to the municipality. Councillor J. St. Amant Q4-2022