Regular Council

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene proclaim August 6 - 26, 2013, as Tall Ships of 1812 weeks in the Town of Penetanguishene.

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene proclaim July 6 to 14, 2013 as Ontario Family Fishing week in the Town of Penetanguishene.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Recreation & Cultural Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene hold the Brunelle Trail project in abeyance until Brunelle Sideroad becomes a capital roads project for re-construction; AND THAT upon the re-design of Brunelle Sideroad that allowances for active transportation (trail) be incorporated into the engineering designs; AND THAT Staff investigate the potential for the addition of a bike path along Fuller Ave from Cambridge to the Town boundary and/or into Midland subject to funding; AND FURTHER THAT Staff identify and complete a trail project prior to September 30, 2013 and report back to Section on the progress; AND FINALLY THAT Staff continue to work on alternative trail projects as enhancements to an Active Transportation Plan and bring them forward for consideration for the 2014 Capital Budget in accordance with the Trails Master Plan.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Planning and Development Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene discontinue the support to Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology in the amount of $100.00 per year. AND THAT Staff be directed to prepare correspondence informing the Gifts Officer of the Scholarships & Bursaries Department at Mohawk College.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Recreation & Cultural Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene undertake a long-term vision and waterfront development plan for Rotary Park AND THAT the project be sole sourced to Stefan Bolliger – Principal Landscape Archit ect in the amount of $26,700 + H ST; AND FINALLY THAT the required funds be allocated from the Cash in lieu of Park Land Reserve.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Recreation and Cultural and Finance & Corporate Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene exempt the Dog Daze of Summer event for 2013 from: Section 8.1 (d) By-law 2011-60 as Amended – Parks By-law; AND THAT exhibitors at the event (demonstration dogs) be exempt from By-law 2011-51 as amended, section 7.1; AND FURTHER THAT an evaluation of this event take place and a report be submitted to Section.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene award the administration and inspection service for the project to WMI & Associates as a sole source contract for an estimated cost of $52,115.00 (Excluding HST) based on the firms previous involvement and completion of the design of the project.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve the proposed “No Parking Area” within the Library parking lot and “Timed Limit Parking for a period of 2 hrs Monday to Saturday” on the boulevard on Fox Street be installed; AND THAT staff be directed to complete the required work to provide the requested parking changes; AND THAT the Interim Administrator/Town Clerk be directed to prepare the necessary amendment to By-law 2012-23, as amended for Council approval.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene proceed with the completion of an additional preliminary streetscape design concept for the Main Street Reconstruction for an upset limit fee of $8,680 (excluding HST). AND THAT the taxation funds of $4,171.33 required to complete this project be taken from the Maria Street Reconstruction project (Jeffery Street to Edward Street).

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve the $23,438.32 in taxation funds required to complete the Preventative Maintenance projects and it be taken from the Maria Street Reconstruction taxation budget. The completion of the suggested preventative maintenance treatments will require an estimated $23,438.32 in funding. It is the recommendation of the Director that the required taxation funds be taken from the estimated surplus taxation funds that are available within the Maria Street Reconstruction project (~ $75,000).

THAT as per the recommendation of the Finance & Corporate Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve an amendment to the Municipal Fees and Charges By-law 2012-79, to include the following clause authorizing staff to charge interest of 1.25% per month, as per the Municipal Act, on any overdue accounts receivable: ‘If for any reason fees owing under this By-law remain unpaid after 30 days, same shall bear interest at the rate of 1.25% per month until paid in full.’ AND THAT the Town Clerk be directed to make the necessary changes to the Municipal Fees & Charges By-law 2012-79.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Finance and Corporate Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene reappoints Paul Ryan, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief as the Town’s primary Community Emergency Management Coordinator (C.E.M.C.); AND THAT Pierre Genier, Deputy Fire Chief as the Town’s alternate Community Emergency Management Coordinator (C.E.M.C.); AND FINALLY THAT the Administrator/Clerk be directed to bring forward the necessary By-law.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Finance & Corporate Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene agree not participate in the production of an episode of “Dimestore Fishermen” at this time; AND THAT Staff be directed to investigate alternative productions to promote the Town for consideration during the 2014 budget process.

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve the use of development charge funds to a maximum upset limit of $5,000 to represent 90% of the overall cost of the fishing platform at the Town Dock; AND THAT the provisions of the Town’s Procurement By-law be waived due to the sponsorships provided by the local businesses.

THAT By-law 2013-41 Being a By-law to Amend By-law 2012-23, Being a By-law Consolidating the Traffic/Parking and Use of Highway Regulations of The Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene (No Parking in Library Parking Lot and Timed Parking on Fox Street) be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT By-law 2013-42 Being a By-law to Appoint a Community Emergency Management Coordinator (C.E.M.C.) and Alternate, be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT By-law 2013-33 Being a By-law to Establish Mandatory Connection to Sewer Services, be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT as per the recommendation of the Planning & Development Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene receive the report for information; AND THAT Staff be directed to enter into confidential, exploratory and non-binding discussions with the identified parties to determine the feasibility and parameters of any agreement(s) related to the transfer of Town-owned lands within the Rolling Sands subdivision; AND FURTHER THAT this report be forwarded to Council for information and consideration; AND FINALLY THAT Staff provide a report to the Planning & Development Services Section regarding the status of any discussions related to the development of the Town-owned lands within the Rolling Sands subdivision and recommended actions.