Special Council Meeting

THAT the agenda of the Special Council meeting of July 31, 2019, be approved as presented.

WHEREAS we are committed to acknowledging the history and culture of Indigenous people which helped to shape the communities of North Simcoe and the rich cultural landscape we enjoy today; AND WHEREAS we recognize the need to take the lead in bringing attention to the meaningful role Indigenous citizens and communities play in shaping North Simcoe's cultural identity; AND WHEREAS we can be proud as we move forward cooperatively in promoting cultural inclusivity and diversity in our communities; AND WHEREAS we look forward to a future with strong representation of Indigenous culture in our communities through partnerships and cooperation in cultural programming; NOW THEREFORE we, Chief Guy Monague of Beausoleil First Nation, Mayor Stewart Strathearn of The Town of Midland, Mayor Douglas Leroux of the Town of Penetanguishene, Mayor Ted Walker of The Township of Tay and Mayor George Cornell of The Township of Tiny do hereby jointly proclaim September 2019 as “Indigenous Culture Month” in the communities of North Simcoe.

THAT the Correspondence from the DIrector of Planning and COmmunity Development be recieved for information.

THAT an amendment to the Site Plan approval be granted for the property at 2 Poyntz Street (Application SPA-01-2019) for the reconfiguration and improvements to the parking area subject to final engineering design approval from the Director of Public Works.

THAT the Art Proposal submitted by Camille Myles to create a Public Art piece titled “Land of the White Rolling Sands” for installation on the “Harbour Lookout” location on Main Street be accepted in accordance with Staff Report PL-2019-33;

THAT Staff Report No. PL-2019-46 regarding Bill 108, More homes, More Choice Act 2019 be received for information; AND THAT the Planning and Community Development Department be directed to submit comments to the Environmental Registry Postings #019-0181 regarding changes to the Planning Act and #019-0183 regarding changes to the Community Benefits Authority under the Planning Act and #019-0184 regarding changes to the Development Charges Act in keeping with Staff Report PL-019-46;

THAT RFQ 2019-18 for the Supply & Delivery of LED Streetlight Luminares be cancelled. AND THAT the sole source purchase of LED Luminares through Ideal Supply be approved.

THAT a Zoning By-law Amendment to remove the Holding “H” Symbol for the property municipally known as 17 McArthur Drive be approved.

THAT a Zoning By-law Amendment to remove the Holding “H” Symbol for the property municipally known as 51 Church Street be approved.

THAT a Zoning By-law Amendment to remove the Holding “H” Symbol for the property municipally known as 1720 Tay Point Road be approved.

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene introduce the following by-laws; 2019-56, 2019-57, 2019-58 AND THAT by-laws be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and