Council

WHEREAS, The Town of Penetanguishene and Simcoe County’s population is becoming increasingly diverse, Making Change encourages our community to recognize Black History Month as an opportunity to embrace diversity and to foster belonging and inclusion; and WHEREAS, Black History Month is a time to learn about the stories and many important contributions of local Black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Simcoe County, and about diversity of Black communities in Canada and their importance to the history of this country; and WHEREAS, During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who have and continue to do so much to make Canada the culturally diverse nation it is today. NOW THEREFORE, I Mayor Leroux on behalf of the Town of Penetanguishene Council declare the Month of February 2021 as Black History Month.

THAT Council enter into a Letter of Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (as represented by the Minister of Transportation) for the provision of Gas Tax funding for the Town of Penetanguishene Transit System. AND THAT Council hereby authorizes this by-law to be valid for all future agreements with regard to the Dedicated Gas Tax Funding set forth. AND FINALLY THAT a by-law for the contribution agreement be brought forward by staff for council approval.

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 Council of the Town of Penetanguishene introduce the following by-laws; 2021-07 Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement with The Corporation of the County of Simcoe for the Use of Municipally Owned Premises at 10 Robert Street West (Old Fire Hall Bays). 2021-08 Being a By-law to Authorize the Entering into an Encroachment Agreement with Leonard Allen (107 Main Street) 2021-09 Being a By-Law to Authorize the Procurement of Natural Gas through Local Authority Services (“LAS”) 2021-10 Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds between The Town of Penetanguishene and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario, hereby Represented by the Ministry of Transportation 2021-11 Being a By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 2000-02, as amended of The Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene (Remove ‘H’ Symbol from 255 Champlain Road) 2021-12 Being a By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 2000-02 as amended of the Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene (Harbour Pointe Subdivision Phase 4) AND THAT by-laws be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and