Council

THAT the agenda of the Regular Council meeting of August 14, 2024, be approved as presented.

WHEREAS; This marks the thirteenth 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. Valentino Vecchietti designed the Intersex Progress Pride flag 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; and FINALLY the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene hereby proclaims July 29th, to August 11th, 2024 as Fierté Simcoe Pride in the Town of Penetanguishene.

WHEREAS Nationwide community support has been critical throughout Arthritis Society of Canada's 76 year history, enabling the organization to fulfill its mission to fight the fire of arthritis with research, advocacy, innovation, information and support; and WHEREAS arthritis is a serious disease that causes debilitating pain, restricts mobility and diminishes quality of life. Six million people in Canada - 1 in 5 - live every day with the brutal realities of arthritis and there is no cure. Without a greater spotlight on this growing issue, the number of people with arthritis will rise by nine million by 2040; and WHEREAS during Arthritis Awareness Month this September, we will raise awareness, mobilize and engage communities to understand the devastating impacts of arthritis, and stand with us to fight for an arthritis free future; and WHEREAS Arthritis Society of Canada is Canada's National charity dedicated to extinguishing arthritis for good; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene hereby proclaims the month of September as Arthritis Awareness Month in the Town of Penetanguishene.

WHEREAS approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in Canada today. Each year about 1,500 cases are diagnosed. Because of significant advances in therapy, 82% of these children will survive 5 years or more. Childhood cancer remains responsible for more deaths from one year through adolescence than any other disease; and WHEREAS families facing the journey of childhood cancer need the best possible medical, financial, and emotional support we can provide. Every family touched by childhood cancer needs support from its relatives, neighbors, teachers, and community. Parents need the understanding and compassion of their employers; brothers and sisters need special consideration both at home and in school. Young cancer patients themselves need every opportunity to express and pursue the dreams that are the hallmark of childhood and the hope that cancer can be beaten; and WHEREAS this month we recognize the dedication and hard work of all those scientists, healthcare professionals, parent organizations and volunteers who are working to overcome childhood cancer and assist these families. We admire and support the courageous youth and parents who struggle with this disease; and WHEREAS we applaud and commend the dedicated volunteers at Candlelighters Simcoe Parents of Children with Cancer for the work they do for families of children with cancer in our region. NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene hereby proclaims S

WHEREAS there is no safe amount, no safe time, or no safe kind of alcohol that a pregnant individual can drink during pregnancy; and WHEREAS the term “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder” (FASD) describes the range of exceptionalities that may affect in an individual who was exposed to alcohol in utero/during pregnancy; and WHEREAS prenatal alcohol exposure is the leading preventable cause of birth defects, such as physical, mental, behavioural and/or learning challenges; and WHEREAS the exact number of people who have FASD is unknown, but in Canada it is estimated that 4 per cent of the population are born with effects of prenatal alcohol exposure annually; and WHEREAS the estimated social and economic cost of FASD in Canada is $1.8 billion per year; and WHEREAS more than 50 per cent of all pregnancies are unplanned when drinking may occur before the pregnancy is confirmed; and WHEREAS people around the world began observing International FASD Awareness Day on September 9 each year beginning in 1999, in order that on the ninth day of the ninth month of the year, the world will remember that during the nine months of pregnancy it is important to abstain from alcohol; and WHEREAS the good health and well-being of the people of Penetanguishene are enhanced by the support of a national effort to educate about and prevent FASD through the Simcoe County FASD Prevention Committee, part of the Simcoe County FASD Initiative. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor D

THAT the following minutes of Council meetings be confirmed and adopted as circulated:  Council - July 10, 2024  Special Council - July 24, 2024

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene ratify the Council member appointments to the Town Sections as presented by the Mayor; AND THAT the Section Committee Appointments take effect September 11, 2024, for the remainder of the Council term.

THAT Council approves the appointment of Councillor Bonita Desroches as Board Alternate for the Severn Sound Environmental Association for the remainder of the Council term.

THAT the public meeting report PL-2024-42 for the Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. ZA 8/2024) and Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. PEN-SUB-2024-02) concerning 128 Burke Street be received; AND THAT any matters identified in report PL-2024-42 and at the public meeting be addressed in a report to the Committee of the Whole.

THAT the public meeting report PL-2024-41 Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. Z.A. 2/2024) be received; AND THAT any matters identified in report PL-2024-41 and at the public meeting be addressed in a future report to Committee of the Whole.

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. ZA 7/2024) application be approved on the basis that the application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms to all applicable provincial plans, the County of Simcoe Official Plan, the Town of Penetanguishene Official Plan, and represents good planning for the reasons outlined in Staff Report PL-2024-43; AND THAT a By-law to amend the Town of Penetanguishene Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2022-17 be passed to apply a holding symbol in accordance with Staff Report PL-2024-43; AND FURTHER THAT a By-law to dedicate a 0.3 metre reserve legally described as Block 117, Registered Plan 51M-355 as a public highway be passed.

THAT Council approve the application to expropriate land which is described as Part of Lot 116, Concession 2, geographic Township of Tay, now in the Town of Penetanguishene being part of PIN 58446-0017(LT) for the purpose of the construction, maintenance and operation of public utilities and related appurtenances thereto required for the Fuller Avenue Intersection Improvements project; AND THAT staff bring forward a by-law authorizing the execution of an application for approval to expropriate land and notice of application for approval to expropriate land.

THAT the contract for the wash bay construction project be awarded to Bertram Construction; AND THAT an additional allocation of $69,249.77 be made available as a contingency to address change orders or additional work orders.

THAT Council confirms its intent to ensure that the increase in the need for services attributable to the anticipated development will be met, subject to sufficient development charge revenues being generated and other Town affordability being met; AND THAT Council confirms its intent that the future excess capacity identified in the Study shall be paid for by the development charges or other similar charges; AND THAT Council adopt the development charges calculated in the Development Charges Background Study dated August 14, 2024, effective September 1, 2024; AND THAT Council adopt the capital forecasts prepared in conjunction with the Development Charges Background Study for the Town of Penetanguishene dated August 14, 2024; AND FURTHER THAT no further public meetings are required under Section 12 of the Development Charges Act; AND FINALLY THAT a By-law be brought forward for Council approval.

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 Planning and Development 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; 2024-33, 2024-34, 2024-35, 2024-36, 2024-37 and 2024-38 AND THAT by-laws be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT confirmation by-law 2024-39, be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.