Committee of the Whole

THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for February 8, 2023, be approved as presented.

THAT the Council Information Packages dated January 18, 2023 and February 8, 2023 having been given due consideration be received for information.

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 roads and sidewalks with a priority of streets with no sidewalks Recommendations for traffic calming and street safety for pedestrians. Mayor D. Rawson Q2-2023 County of Simcoe Transit Connections service improvements Investigation of opportunities to improve the County of Simcoe Transit connections. Mayor D. Rawson Q2-2023

THAT the Ice Allocation Policy RCS-REC-09-2023 formalizing practices and priorities for accessing prime ice and arena floor time at the Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre be approved as presented.

THAT the draft ice user agreements between the Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene and the Penetanguishene Minor Hockey Association be approved as outlined in the attachments to this report; AND THAT the C.A.O. and Director of Recreation and Community Services are hereby authorized to make minor alterations to the agreement that does not substantially change its content; AND FINALLY THAT the Clerk 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 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 Q2-2023 Champlain Cultural Event Review options for a signature summer event focusing on Champlain Huron Wendat development and local culture. Mayor D. Rawson Q3-2023 Winterama growth and expansion Review options for growth and expansion of Winterama Mayor D. Rawson Q2-2023 updated from Q3-2023 Communities in Bloom Champion Review options for participating and success in Communities in Bloom Mayor D. Rawson Q4-2023 Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Request to Blaze Trail Provide options for allowing Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association to blaze trail in Penetanguishene Mayor D. Rawson Q2-2023 Fee Waiver Request Policy Review the threshold for staff approval of fee waiver requests Mayor. D. Rawson Municipal Modernization Fund Report Provide options for digital information signage throughout the municipality. Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur

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 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 Q3-2023 Review of By-law 2013-12 related to leaf collection identify opportunities and challenges for amending By-law 2013-12 Mayor D. Rawson Q2-2023 Review of Open-air burning By-law Review rules and regulations for Open Air Burning By-law Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur Q4-2023 Review of Highway and Parking By-law Identify options for overnight parking in municipal parking lots (eg: Curling Club) Mayor D. Rawson

THAT any remaining funds from the allocation of Municipal Modernization Funds, following the completion of all MMF projects approved, be transferred to the Corporate Computer Reserve at the end of 2023.

THAT Staff be directed to prepare a letter to the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus and SWIFT on behalf of Council requesting additional resources and project allocation to be brought to Penetanguishene through the SWIFT project; AND THAT the Mayor and Deputy Mayor advocate at Simcoe County Council toward equal access to good quality high-speed internet service for all properties in Penetanguishene.

THAT this report be received for information; AND THAT the Clerk prepare a report to include the addition of traditional paper ballots as an option for the 2026 Municipal Election.

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 Paper Ballot consideration in 2026 Municipal Election To provide paper ballots as an option for consideration in the 2026 Municipal Election Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2025 Staff position of "Grants Writer" To provide options for a staff position to focus on grant opportunities and applications. Mayor D. Rawson Q3-2023 Review of Municipal Tax Rate as it relates to Municipal Services To review the Municipal Tax rate related to properties and municipal services. Mayor D. Rawson Q2-2023