Council

THAT the agenda of the Regular Council meeting of June 28, 2017, be approved as presented.

THAT the Town support the Cupcake Festival with the amount originally allocated within the budget for Aquapalooza to assist in the insurance cost for the event.

THAT the following minutes of Council meetings be confirmed and adopted as circulated: Special Council - June 14, 2017 Council - June 14, 2017 Committee of the Whole Report - June 14, 2017 (See item 9)

THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Recreation and Community Services Section be approved.

THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Planning and Development Services Section be approved.

THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Transportation and Environmental Services Section be approved.

THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Finance and Corporate Services Section be approved with the exception of item 8b. ii) v) and iv).

THAT a Zoning By-law Amendment to remove the Holding “H” Symbol for the property municipally known as 125 McArthur Drive be approved.

WHEREAS, the auto sector directly employs over 101,000 people in Ontario, and indirectly supports the creation of more than 300,000 good jobs in communities nationwide; and WHEREAS, the automotive industry represents Canada’s largest manufacturing sector, Ontario’s chief export and the economic lifeblood of hundreds of Canadian communities; and WHEREAS, a thriving auto sector is an essential part of Penetanguishene’s local economy, stimulating growth, innovation, and good, high-paying jobs; and WHEREAS, Canada’s auto sector has been deeply integrated with that of the United States since the early-20th century, as indicated by the 1965 Canada-US Auto Pact; and WHEREAS, the North American Free Trade Agreement governs nearly every aspect of Canada and the United States’ economic relationship, including the import and export of auto parts and vehicles; and WHEREAS, even minor changes to the established trade relationship between Canada and the United States could have enormous consequences for workers and consumers on both sides of the border; and WHEREAS, in 2016 the government of Ontario and Michigan signed a Memorandum of Understanding calling for increased cooperation and partnership between their two automotive sectors; and WHEREAS, the United States has announced its intent to renegotiate NAFTA; and WHEREAS, Canada’s economic future and the continued wellbeing of Penetanguishene’s local economy depend on a thriving automotive sector; THE

THAT staff be directed to apply for funding from the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program for the development of a Town cycling strategy AND THAT $25,000 is earmarked in the 2018 capital budget for the development of a cycling strategy, conditional upon a successful grant application.

THAT Council enter into a Letter of Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure) for the provision of Clean Water and Wastewater Funding for the Town of Penetanguishene. AND THAT a by-law for the contribution agreement be brought forward by staff for council approval. AND FINALLY THAT staff be directed to transfer up to $119,243 from the respective Water and Wastewater Lifecycle Reserve Funds for the municipal contribution required under this funding agreement.

THAT the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with EXP Services Inc. for the Ojibwa Landing Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessment be signed by the Town. AND THAT staff be directed to prepare a confirmatory by-law for council approval.

THAT the Tender price of $73,580.00 (excluding HST) submitted by Britespan be approved to complete the Design and Build of a Cold Storage Building for the Water Division. AND THAT $32,507.06 required for the project be funded from the surplus within the Water Division Capital Projects that have been outlined within the staff report.

THAT Council receives CAO Report 17-06 outlining the proposals received for the Service Delivery Review Project; AND THAT Council endorses the Service Delivery Review Steering Committee’s recommendation to award the Service Delivery Review RFP to Blackline Consulting for the sum of $25,000 (+ HST).

THAT Schedule A of By-law 2016-39 be amended as follows: Section 7. j) Burn Permits Annual (Calendar Year) fee: $25.00 AND THAT any Burn Permits purchased in 2017 for $50 prior to this amendment for be provided a credit towards a 2018 Burn Permit.

THAT the Pavilion at Rotary Champlain Wendat Park be closed to any reservations and bookings and removed from the Composite Fee By-law; AND THAT any current reservations for 2017 be honoured.

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene introduce the following by-laws: 2017-44 2017-45 2017-46 2017-47 2017-49 2017-50 2017-51 2017-52 AND THAT by-laws be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene introduce the following by-law: 2017-48 AND THAT by-law be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT confirmation by-law 2017-53, be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.