Council

THAT the agenda of the Regular Council meeting of April 10, 2024, be approved as presented.

WHEREAS, multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling neurological disease affecting an estimated 1 in 400 Canadians and approximately 90,000 across the country; AND WHEREAS, multiple sclerosis symptoms vary widely and may lead to problems with numbness, coordination, vision and speech, as well as extreme fatigue and even paralysis; AND WHEREAS, there is no known cause of, prevention of, or cure for multiple sclerosis; AND WHEREAS, MS Canada is the only national organization in Canada that supports both MS research and services for people with MS and their families; AND WHEREAS, annual fundraising events such as the MS Walk, MS Bike, and A & W Canada’s Burgers to Beat MS campaign support programs to enhance the lives of people affected by multiple sclerosis and their families and support MS research in Canada; and AND WHEREAS, since 1948, MS Canada has contributed over $200 million towards MS research; and is grateful for the dedication and commitment of its supporters and volunteers that has made this possible; and AND WHEREAS, together we will find ways to connect and empower the MS community to create positive change and see a world free of multiple sclerosis. NOW, THEREFORE, I Douglas Rawson, Mayor of the Town of Penetanguishene of the Province of Ontario Canada, do hereby proclaim this month of May 2024 to be MS Awareness Month for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.

THAT the following minutes of Council meetings be confirmed and adopted as circulated:  Special Council - March 13, 2024  Council - March 13, 2024

THAT this report be received for information and feedback. 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 2024.

THAT Council approve the recommendation from the Wellbeing and Accessibility Committee for the 2024 recipient of the Town’s Youth Endowment Fund; AND THAT Council provide delegated authority to the Wellbeing and Accessibility Committee to administer the Town’s Youth Endowment Fund moving forward while adhering to by-law 2011-08.

THAT Council approves the following recommended appointment to the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment Board: Doug Taylor – Community Representative Mayor Doug Rawson – Council Representative

WHEREAS the Central North Correctional Centre (CNCC), a Provincially operated institution opened its doors in the Town of Penetanguishene in 2001; AND WHEREAS since inception, a commitment was made by the Province to reimburse the Town for policing costs associated with the facility; AND WHEREAS in 2020, the Ministry of the Solicitor General cancelled the agreement for the recovery of policing costs for all correctional institutions; AND WHEREAS as a result of the agreement cancellation for policing costs, the residents and businesses of the Town of Penetanguishene have borne the financial shortfall through a significant tax levy increase; AND WHEREAS policing costs at a Provincial facility are the single and sole responsibility of the Province of Ontario, and not to be funded by the host municipality; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene seeks the support of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the County of Simcoe, neighbouring municipalities and other municipalities who are hosts to Provincial facilities in seeking fair, equitable and reasonable treatment to the residents and businesses of host municipalities to Provincial facilities.

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 Recreation and Community 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; 2024-14 2024-15 2024-16 2024-17 AND THAT by-laws be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT confirmation by-law 2024-18, be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.