Regular Council

THAT the agenda of the Regular Council meeting of December 16th, 2015, be approved as amended.

THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting of November 18, 2015, be adopted as printed.

THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 25, 2015, be adopted as printed.

THAT the minutes of the Coordinated Section Committee Meeting of December 9, 2015, be adopted as printed.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Recreation and Community Services Section and the Finance and Corporate Services, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve the transient fee of $7.00/ft be added to the seasonal slip rental fees at the Historic Port of Penetanguishene to commence in 2016; AND THAT the new rates be included in the slip rental information packages for 2016 so that customers are aware of the new weekly dockage fee for the upcoming summer season; AND THAT the Clerk be directed to make the necessary adjustments to the Composite Fee Schedule to amend and include the new rate.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Planning and Development Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve the Draft Background Report dated November 23, 2015 by MHBC Planning, subject to refinement during the public consultation process, for the purpose of preparing the Draft Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA).

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve the amendment to By-law 2012-23 being the Traffic/Parking By-law to allow for permit parking on Town Property just west of the westerly dead end of Gordon Drive; AND THAT staff be directed to bring forward the necessary By-law for Council approval.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Transportation and Environmental Services Section, the Council of the Town of penetanguishene accept the tender submitted by Crestline Coach for the supply of one Twenty (20) Passenger Transit Hybrid Bus for the price of $133,624.50 (excluding HST). AND THAT staff be directed to pursue options for grant and rebate opportunities related to transit.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Finance and Corporate Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve the Sign Amendment respecting 77 Main Street to permit the installation of two (2) additional Fascia Signs, subject to obtaining a Building Permit and having the following general dimensions: • A width of 182.9 cm (72”) and length of 53.3 cm (21”)

THAT as per the recommendation of the Finance and Corporate Services Section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene approve the Civil Marriage Ceremony fees payable to the Clerk Designates to be $225.00 per after hours ceremonies effective September 23, 2015 processed through payroll with all applicable deductions; AND THAT the Composite Fee Schedule be updated to reflect this change; AND FURTHER THAT Clerk Designates who performs Civil Marriage Ceremonies may use the Town Admin vehicle when performing weddings outside of Town with the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Finance and Corporate Services Section, the Council of the Town of penetanguishene endorse the implementation of live streaming of Council meetings; AND THAT staff commence with next steps that include relevant policy updates/amendments to facilitate live streaming as soon as possible in 2016.

THAT as per the recommendation of the Finance & Corporate Services section, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene adopt the annual Workplace Health and Safety Policy Statement for the Town of Penetanguishene.

THAT Finance and Corporate Services Section recommends to Council the report outlining the proposed Council/Committee structure be approved for implementation in March 2016; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to bring forward the necessary by-law amendments for approval.

THAT in accordance with Section 5.6 b) of the Town’s Procedural By-law Council hereby reconsiders the motion from the Finance and Corporate Services Section of December 9th, 2015 - item 6c ii) being that of the Request for an Amendment under By-law 2013-86 as amended (Sign By-law) – Georgian Village.

THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Section recommends to Council an amendment to Section 17.3 of Sign By-law 2013-86 as amended, for the property at 101 Thompsons Road (Georgian Village) to permit the installation of one (1) additional Ground Sign (maximum of two (2) Ground Signs) and an increase to the maximum permitted Sign Area from 8.0 square metres to 20.0 sq. m (216 sq. ft) to be located in the approximate location as shown in Attachment #1, to remain for a maximum of three (3) years and to be removed by October 31, 2018.

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene introduce the following by-laws 2015-73, 2015-74, 2015-75 and 2015-76; AND THAT by-laws be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and

THAT By-law 2015-77, being a By-law to Confirm Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of The Town of Penetanguishene at the Regular Council Meeting held on December 16th, 2015 be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and