Committee of the Whole

THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for February 12, 2025, be approved as presented.

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

THAT the consent agenda items iii. iv. and v, having been given due consideration be received for information.

THAT the consent agenda items i and ii having been given due consideration be received for information.

THAT the water and wastewater utility rates and long-range financial plan prepared by BMA Management Consulting Inc. in accordance with O.Reg. 453/07 be adopted; AND THAT the 2025 water and wastewater rates as outlined in the financial plan be approved as presented and take effect on January 1, 2025; AND FURTHER THAT the long-range financial plan and water and wastewater rates be reviewed again in 2027 before implementing any recommended rate increases for 2028; AND FINALLY THAT staff be directed to bring forward a By-law for Council Approval.

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 Septage disposal and treatment resolution Follow up with options and a resolution for septage disposal Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur Q4-2024 Updated to Q1-2025 Pedestrian Crosswalk Paintings Identify Town crosswalks where celebrations can be highlighted through line painting Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2025

THAT the following consent agenda items, having been given due consideration be received for information.

THAT staff proceed with negotiating an agreement for boat tour operations at the wharf with the proponent who submitted Proposal B in response to the Request for Proposals; AND that staff be directed to bring forward the By-law with the agreement for Council approval.

THAT the draft agreement as presented in attachment #1 between the Town of Penetanguishene and the Ship’s Company of Penetanguishene be approved; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer 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 staff 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 Skateboard Park Review Public consultation on growth and development Mayor D. Rawson Q4-2024 Updated to Q1-2025 GBCSC - Cycle of Hope Event Explore opportunities to assist GBCSC grow Cycle of Hope Event Councillor S. Marchand Q1-2025 McGuire Park - Pickle Ball Courts Opportunity to convert McGuire Park Tennis Court to pickle ball courts Councillor S. Marchand Q2-2025 Memorial Opportunity Explore opportunities to create a memorial where residents can be memorialized Councillor B. Waters Q3-2025 Canadian Museum of Water & GB Heritage League Explore opportunities to support the requests of CMW and GBHL Mayor D. Rawson Q4-2025

THAT staff be directed to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate on the following properties pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act:  13 Fox Street;  13 Peel Street;  21 Peel Street;  26 Water Street;  27 Church Street;  47 Chatham Street;  50 Robert Street West;  58 Robert Street East; and  131 Main Street AND THAT should no Notice of Objection be received by the Clerk of The Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene within thirty (30) days of the publication of the Notice of Intention to Designate, the designation by-laws (Attachment #1 to Staff Report PL-2025-09) be passed, and staff be directed to carry out the requirements as prescribed under Section 29(8) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. ZA 4/2024) application be approved on the basis that the application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and to the County of Simcoe Official Plan, the Town of Penetanguishene Official Plan, and represents good planning for the reasons outlined in Staff Report PL-2025-10. AND THAT a By-law to amend the Town of Penetanguishene Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2022-17 be passed.

THAT the recommendation from the Parking Strategy Study to consolidate the Town Dock parking area into one area sufficient for 53 boat trailer parking spaces and 109 passenger vehicle parking spaces be included in the design as part of the Town Dock Secondary Plan and Master Plan project.

THAT staff be directed to operationalize any recommendations regarding line painting and signage to improve parking downtown as necessary within existing budgets as per the Parking Strategy Study by LEA Consulting Ltd. dated October 2024. AND THAT staff be directed to seek public input through a public information session and report back to Committee with the following proposed changes during the Traffic and Parking By-law amendment process: Possible changes to limit vehicle lengths on all or part of Main Street Possible changes to the permitted parking time limits downtown including short-term parking spaces for quick turnover Possible changes to add accessible parking spaces downtown. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to consider the recommendations of the Parking Strategy Study in future road reconstruction projects. AND FINALLY THAT staff be directed to bring a report back on establishing a parking permit system for Penetanguishene including necessary staff resources and budget support.

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 Cell tower public notification procedure Public Notice protocols and procedures for proposed telecommunications towers. Mayor D. Rawson Draft #1: Q1-2024 Draft #2: Q2-2025 161 Church Street Options for future use including parkland or other options to define and clarify use. Mayor D. Rawson Q4-2024 updated to Q4-2026 Loitering By-law Perform an environmental scan of the downtown core and explore requirements for a loitering by-law Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2025 User Fees Provide options for revenue such as paid parking at the Waterfront Park Mayor D. Rawson Q3-2025

THAT consent agenda item i., having been given due consideration be received for information.

WHEREAS Council received the correspondence dated December 13, 2024, from the Township of Tay, regarding their withdrawal from The Culture Alliance in the Heart of Georgian Bay; and WHEREAS The Culture Alliance in the Heart of Georgian Bay (Culture Alliance) is a joint committee comprised of members and volunteers from The Town of Midland, The Town of Penetanguishene, the Township of Tiny and the Township of Tay. The committee operations were funded from these municipalities, while the activities were funded through various culture related grants. The Culture Alliance operated under their approved Terms of Reference; and WHEREAS the Town of Midland provided resources to the Culture Alliance, including one part time employee, and various administration functions that were jointly funded by the four partner municipalities; and WHEREAS at the November 6, 2024, Committee of the Whole meeting, the Town of Midland Council unanimously

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 (LS) Provide paper ballots as an option for consideration in the 2026 Municipal Election Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2025 updated to Q2-2025 Culture Alliance (LS) Provide options for the Town on how to move forward with Culture initiatives Councillor B. Desroches Q1-2025 Digital Signage (LS) Present a plan for the implementation of digital signage throughout Town Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur Q3-2025