Coordinated Section Committee

THAT the Recreation and Community Services Section recommends to FCS and Council to approve a $5 increase on all swimming lesson registration fees; AND THAT the increase start November 01 for the winter session registration and new fees be included in the 2015 winter recreation program guide. AND FINALLY THAT the Deputy Clerk prepare the necessary changes to the Composite Fees By-law.

THAT the Recreation & Cultural Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: • Permanent Outdoor Rink Options and outdoor ice trail • Possible land acquisition for Rotary Park • Expansion of seniors activities with the County • Dog sun shelter (follow-up to RCS & FCS when complete) • Tourism advertising (print & on-line) for future consideration • Investigate advertising company opportunities • Report regarding new Arena options • Curling Club Facility Agreement Review • Pickleball program • Recreation Asset Management Plan (parks and facilities)

THAT the Planning and Development Section recommend to the Finance and Corporate Services Section and council that staff be directed to send a letter to the Province of Ontario stating the Town’s intention to apply to the Green Municipal Fund for the Completion of a Risk Assessment for the Ojibway Landing Property; AND THAT the remaining funds within the Ojibway Landing Brownfield Capital Budget be used to satisfy the minimum 10% funding commitment for the project. AND THAT the Metis Cultural Center proposal be used as the proposed land use for the site.

THAT the Planning and Development Services Section recommends to the Finance and Corporate Services Section the approval of a transfer of $15,000 from the Shovel Ready OP and ZBA Projects from the 2015 Capital Budget of the Planning Department to provide for the Town’s portion of Communities in Transition Grant as per Schedule “A” of the Agreement with the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure.

THAT the Planning & Development Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: • TRC review policy (community and town projects) • Promotion of development and growth • Thompson Road West extension • Development Charges - targeted incentives and opportunities • Legal opinion on Draft Plan Approved subdivision • Land Inventory Report • Agrobusiness in the Industrial Zone • Cycling Strategy Report

THAT the Transportation and Environmental Services Section recommends to Council participation in the 2016 Treasure Day Weekends together with the partnering neighboring communities; AND THAT staff be directed to advertise for the Treasure Day Weekends.

THAT the Transportation & Environmental Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: • Thompson road extension options • Key performance measurements for road operations • Prequalification for tenders • Best practices for redevelopment of Main street • Robert Street West well update • SSEA Park maintenance plan • Water usage monitoring alarm • Retaining Wall Policy • Thompson and Main Street intersection design • Champlain Road Construction Update

THAT staff be directed to prepare a policy in support of Breastfeeding Friendly Places in Penetanguishene.

THAT the Finance & Corporate Services Section recommends to Council, the waiving of the requirement to obtain a minimum of three (3) written quotations as per the Town’s Procurement By-law, due to the limited number of Animal Control service providers; AND THAT the contract between Mr. Randy Bidan of Huronia Animal Control and the Town of Penetanguishene be renewed for the period commencing February 25, 2016 to December 31, 2018 at a cost of $38,159.66 for Contract Period One, $45,379.22 for Contract Period Two and $45,833.01 for Contract Period Three; AND FINALLY THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary By-law for Council approval.

THAT Finance & Corporate Services Section recommends to Council the extension of the current Town Towing contract with Lesperance Towing for a term of 3 years commencing on April 30th, 2015 (retroactive) to May 1st, 2018; AND THAT the Town Clerk be authorized to sign the service agreement.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Planning and Development Section, the Finance and Corporate Services Section recommend to Council that staff be directed to send a letter to the Province of Ontario stating the Town’s intention to apply to the Green Municipal Fund for the Completion of a Risk Assessment for the Ojibway Landing Property; AND THAT the remaining funds within the Ojibway Landing Brownfield Capital Budget be used to satisfy the minimum 10% funding commitment for the project. AND THAT the Metis Cultural Center proposal be used as the proposed land use for the site.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Planning and Development Services Section, the Finance and Corporation Services Section approve of a transfer of $15,000 from the Shovel Ready OP and ZBA Projects from the 2015 Capital Budget of the Planning Department to provide for the Town’s portion of Communities in Transition Grant as per Schedule “A” of the Agreement with the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation & Environmental Services Section, the Finance & Corporate Services Section recommends that Council approve the water and wastewater rates for 2016 as per the recommended rates outlined in the June 29, 2015 Water and Wastewater Financial Plan and the Rate Study Update prepared by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. and approved by Council on July 22, 2015; AND THAT the changes to the water & wastewater fees and charges take effect January 1, 2016; AND FINALLY THAT the Clerk be directed to bring forward the necessary By-law Amendment for Council approval.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Planning and Development Services Section, the Finance and Corporate Services Section recommends to Council that staff be directed to enact a by-law to provide for “Right of Entry”; AND THAT the “Right of Entry” By-law be enacted to authorize the owner or occupant of land to enter adjoining land, at any reasonable time, for the purpose of making repairs or alterations to any building, fence or other structures on the land of the owner or occupant but, only to the extent necessary to carry out the repairs or alterations.

THAT Finance and Corporate Services Section recommends to Council that in partnership with the County of Simcoe, the Town enter into the joint agreement with JGM Consulting Inc. to be appointed to provide closed meeting investigator services to the Town of Penetanguishene.

THAT Finance and Corporate Services Section recommends to Council that the draft 2016 meeting schedule included with this report be adopted and posted on the Town’s website.

THAT the Finance & Corporate Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: • Investment Income • Resident reporting system • Community Engagement initiatives • Agenda headings: New business inquiries • Procedural By-law - Committee of the Whole consideration • Insurance RFP Review • fee review • land sale policy review