Council

THAT the agenda of the Regular Council meeting of June 10, 2020, be approved as presented.

THAT this report be received for discussion; AND THAT staff be directed to prepare a report for the next Committee of the Whole meeting to address any comments received at the Public Meeting respecting the Draft Community Improvement Plan dated January 2020

WHEREAS The Town of Penetanguishene is committed to recognizing the dignity of all its residents and the diverse contributions of both immigrants and native-born, and WHEREAS The politics of division, isolation, and hate have no place in our community; as residents of Penetanguishene we recognize that all people are deserving of assurance of the basic principles of equity and human rights guaranteed to all persons by our Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene stand with our community in supporting the principles of fairness, dignity, and acceptance, that these core principles commit us to promoting a peaceful discourse with all members of our community, and that we reject the politics of division and isolation that fan anger and hate against any person or group, AND THAT Council move forward in joining the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities (CIM), formerly known as Canadian Coalition for Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination (CCMARD) in 2020.

WHEREAS on April 22, 2020 Council approved an amended 2020 Capital Budget related to the Essential Services Regulation restrictions; AND WHEREAS on May 29, 2020 the Province removed a number of the restrictions with an updated version of the Essential Services Regulations; AND WHEREAS staff have reviewed the amended list, updated restrictions, and remaining time within 2020 and determined that additional projects could be completed; NOW THEREFORE Council moves to suspend the rules as per Section 10.1 of Procedural By-law 2019-25 and reconsider the decision of April 22, 2020; AND FINALLY THAT staff be directed to proceed as outlined within the staff report.

THAT as per the recommendation from the Police Services Board, Council approves funding in the amount of $1,250.00 towards the purchase of two receivers to cover Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay.

THAT a Business Recovery Task Force Ad Hoc Committee of Council be struck; AND THAT staff be directed to solicit volunteers from the community to participate on the Business Recovery Task Force Ad Hoc Committee;

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.

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene introduce the following by-laws; AND THAT by-laws be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT confirmation by-law 2020-29, be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.