Council

THAT the agenda of the Regular Council meeting of July 12, 2023, be approved as presented.

WHEREAS This marks the twelfth annual Fierté Simcoe Pride, and its purpose is to create a safe and inclusive Simcoe County that supports gender and sexual diversity through services, activities, and events; and WHEREAS The Intersex Progress Pride flag is raised to honour gender and sexual diversity in Simcoe County. The Intersex Progress Pride flag was designed by Valentino Vecchietti in the UK in 2021. The flag is a combination of Gilbert Baker’s 1978 Pride flag, Daniel Quasar’s 2018 Progress Pride flag, and Morgan Carpenter’s 2013 Intersex flag. The flag is a symbol of the Pride movement and the advancement of human rights for sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex characteristics; and WHEREAS Fierté Simcoe Pride was formed on May 13, 2012, and its mission is “to create and offer inclusive events, services, and educational opportunities that rise above heterosexism, heteronormativity and homo/bi/transphobia, promoting safe communities within Simcoe County”; and WHEREAS Fierté Simcoe Pride is filled with numerous events and activities that focus on education, awareness, community development, creative expression and fun for the whole family. NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Doug Rawson on behalf of the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene, do hereby proclaim July 24th, 2023 to August 6th, 2023 as Fierté Simcoe Pride season in the Town of Penetanguishene.

WHEREAS Community support has been critical throughout the Arthritis Society Canada’s 75-year history, enabling the organization to fulfill its mission to fight the fire of arthritis with cutting-edge research, bold innovation, fiery advocacy, and evidence-based information and patient-centered support; and WHEREAS Arthritis is not just arthritis. Arthritis is serious. It causes debilitating pain, restricts mobility and diminishes quality of life. Six million Canadians – 1 in 5 – live every day with the fire of arthritis and there is no cure. Without a greater spotlight on this growing issue, the number of Canadians with arthritis will rise to nine million by 2040; and WHEREAS During Arthritis Awareness Month this September, we seek to raise voices and awareness, and we are encouraging everyone who lives with arthritis – and all those who know and love them – to fight the fire of arthritis; and WHEREAS The Arthritis Society Canada is a Canada’s national charity dedicated to extinguishing arthritis for good; NOW THEREFORE I, Mayor Doug Rawson, on behalf of the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene do hereby declare September as Arthritis Awareness Month here in the Town of Penetanguishene.

THAT Council approve the 2022 audited financial statements, audit and management letters and year-end report as presented.

THAT the following minutes of Council meetings be confirmed and adopted as circulated:  Council - June 14, 2023

THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment Z.A. 6/2023 to remove the Holding (H) Symbol for the property municipally known as 280 Watson Road be approved; AND THAT Council pass a by-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2022-17 to enact Z.A. 6/2023.

THAT Council of the Town of Penetanguishene directs staff to submit comments to the Province of Ontario responding to ERO 019-6813 on the blending of the Provincial Policy Statement and A Place to Grow: A Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe on the following:  Confirmation that the Rural and Agricultural policies of the proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2023 will not apply to Primary Settlement Areas previously identified.  Indicate that the Town does not support the changes to the proposed Provincial Planning Statement that would permit lot creation in agricultural and rural areas.  Indicate the Town is supportive of the blending of the provincial documents but provide caution around the focus on provision of housing above all other matters of public interest such as the environment, infrastructure, or community character.

THAT Option 2 be selected for the new Town entrance sign.

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 remaining 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; 2023-32, 2023-33, 2023-34, 2023-35, 2023-36, 2023-37, 2023-38 AND THAT by-laws be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT confirmation by-law 2023-39, be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.