Committee of the Whole

THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for December 14, 2022, be approved as presented.

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

THAT Council pass a Mandatory Pre-consultation By-law as set out in Staff Report PL-2022-34.

THAT the Planning and Community Development Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Beaulieu Drive Road Options Options for Zoning or road development Councillor J. Klug Q4-2022 updated to Q1-2023 Site Plan Control By-law review Review the by-law and provide options for updating Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur Q4-2022 updated to Q2-2023 Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Identify opportunities and challenges of implementing a MAT Tax Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur Q2-2023 Vacant Commercial Property Options identify options and tools for encouraging use of vacant commercial properties through rebates / surcharges Mayor D. Rawson

THAT the Initial Acceptance of the following underground municipal services within Phase 4 of the Harbour Pointe Subdivision be approved:  Water Distribution System including all appurtenances on Revol Road;  Sanitary Sewer System including all appurtenances on Revol Road;  Storm Sewer System including all appurtenances on Revol Road;  Granular Road Preparation (Gran. A & B) on Revol Road; and  First Stage Curb on Revol Road.

THAT Council direct staff to update the 2023 Capital Budget to include a budget for the engineering design costs associated with the upgrades to the Intersection of Robert Street East/Dufferin Street/Burke Street. AND THAT this project be completed in conjunction with the development review processes for the adjacent lands in the immediate area when they come forward.

THAT Council receive the report for information. AND THAT a report be presented to Council in the Summer of 2023 after monitoring the crossing for the last few months of the school year.

THAT the Transportation and Environmental Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Stormwater management best practices and engineering standards Review and public consultation Councillor J. Klug Q4-2022 updated to Q2-2023 Traffic Calming measures on streets with no sidewalks Recommendations for traffic calming and street safety for pedestrians. Mayor D. Rawson

WHEREAS the Town of Penetanguishene recognizes and seeks to raise awareness about residential schools in Canada and the abuse of Indigenous children at the hands of churches and government, its ongoing impact, and to honour the victims and experiences of First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples; AND WHEREAS the Town of Penetanguishene has recognized September 30 as a Day of Mourning; AND WHEREAS the Town of Penetanguishene is committed to learning about and embracing local Indigenous cultures while building meaningful relationships with all Indigenous Peoples; BE IT RESOLVED that the following statement become the Town of Penetanguishene’s Official Land Acknowledgement: Penetanguishene respectfully acknowledges that we are on the traditional and Treaty territory of the Anishinabek people and their ancestors, now known as the Williams Treaties First Nations territory. This includes Chippewa Tri-Council comprised of Beausoleil First Nation, Rama First Nation, and the Georgina Island First Nation, Alderville, Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations. Also, once the home of the Huron-Wendat and more recently the historic settlement of the Metis, Penetanguishene is now home to many Indigenous peoples. Penetanguishene is proud of its Indigenous name and more importantly, that for thousands of years it has been and will continue to be an important homeland and gathering place for Indigenous people. We recognize that we

THAT $2,000 be added to the parks operating budget in 2023 for a portable toilet rental at Memorial Park.

THAT the Town of Penetanguishene include shade features and options as a priority item in playground replacement and park redevelopment projects; AND THAT the dog park, Gendron Park and Therrien Park be considered as priority tree planting areas funded through the tree compensation reserve; AND FURTHER THAT McGuire Park, Phil Marchildon Park and the Ecology Garden be considered secondary priority for tree planting initiatives.

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 Bee City Canada Staff to provide options and details of joining Bee City Canada Deputy Mayor A. Dubeau Q2-2023 Dog Park Fencing Height Review of current height, standards and options for improvement. Mayor D. Rawson Communities in Bloom Champion Review options for participating and success in Communities in Bloom Mayor D. Rawson Winterama growth and expansion Review options for growth and expansion of Winterama Mayor D. Rawson Champlain Cultural Event Review options for a signature summer event focusing on Champlain Huron Wendat development and local culture. Mayor D. Rawson

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