Council

THAT the agenda of the Regular Council meeting of February 9, 2022, be approved as presented.

THAT the Tourist Information Centre operating Hour be extended until October 31.

WHEREAS the Town of Penetanguishene and Simcoe County’s population is becoming increasingly diverse, and it is important that we embrace diversity and foster belonging and inclusion; AND WHEREAS 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, THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of Town of Penetanguishene do hereby proclaim the month of February 2022, as Black History Month in the Town of Penetanguishene.

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; 2022-07, 2022-08, 2022-09, 2022-10, 2022-11, 2022-12 and 2022-13 AND THAT by-laws be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT confirmation by-law 2022-14, be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.