Council

THAT Council proclaim October 21, 2025 as Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

THAT the contents of the agenda for September 11, 2025, be approved as circulated.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held August 14, 2025, be adopted as circulated.

THAT the report and presentation titled: Municipal Accommodation Tax, to the Council meeting of September 11 th , 2024, be received; and THAT staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) in accordance with the following: Implementation on January 1, 2026; Apply Option 1 as outlined in this report, a MAT rate of 4%, effective January 1, 2026; Apply the MAT to all eligible providers, including short-term accommodations, hotels, motels, campgrounds and bed & breakfasts; Approve the use of the Granicus MAT module for quarterly collection and reporting; and THAT the Deputy CAO be authorized to execute an Agreement with Granicus for the collection and reporting of MAT, at an estimated annual cost of $10,000; THAT Council direct staff to bring a MAT Reserve Fund Policy to a future meeting for consideration; and THAT Council direct staff to bring a Revenue Sharing Agreement with Tourism Simcoe County to a future meeting for consideration.

THAT the following Consent List items under Staff Reports and all the recommendations contained therein be adopted, excluding items pulled and moved to Matters for Consideration to be voted on separately:

THAT the report titled: Wasaga Beach WPCP Performance Report January 1, 2025 to August 1 -31, 2025 to the Council meeting of September 11, 2025, be received for information.

THAT the report titled: Wasaga Beach DWS Performance Report January 1, 2025 to August 1-31 to the Council meeting of September 11, 2025, be received for information.

THAT the report titled: Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) Contract Renewal to the Council meeting of September 11, 2025, be received; and THAT Council extend the existing Service Agreement with OCWA relating to the operation and maintenance of the Town’s drinking water and wastewater facilities for a period of ten (10) years, as stipulated in their Renewal Proposal; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any renewal agreements or administrative amendments to the Agreements and Documents.

THAT the report titled: Fire Department Report – August 2025, to the Council meeting of September 25, 2025, be received for information.

THAT the report titled: Application for Exemption to Part-Lot Control File No. PL00125, to the Council meeting of September 11, 2025, be received; and That Council enact a Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law (PL00125) as recommended by Planning staff in this report.

THAT the report titled Demolition – 32 Main Street, to the Council meeting of September 11, 2025, be received; and THAT Council approve an unbudgeted expenditure estimated at $50,000 for the cost of demolishing the building located at 32 Main Street, to be funded through in-year surplus or general reserves if required.

THAT the report titled: 2025 Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Sponsorship, to the Council meeting of September 11, 2025, be received; and THAT Council approve the fourteenth annual Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Event to be hosted at Stonebridge Town Centre’s Music Pavilion September 12-14, 2025 and; THAT Stonebridge Blvd. be closed from the Dollar Tree entrance to the Walmart entrance from Friday, September 12, 2023 at 6:00 am until Monday, September 15, 2025 at 9:00 am and; THAT staff be directed to provide a $15,000.00 sponsorship to 9253475 Canada Society on behalf of Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues to assist with offsetting associated festival costs and; THAT the Town’s SL100 Stage, large event tent and six (6) 10x10 tents be provided as an in-kind sponsorship.

THAT the report titled: 2025 Q2 – Financial Report, to the Council meeting of September 11, 2025 be received for information.

THAT the Consent List items under Minutes of Boards and Committees be received for information:

THAT the report titled: Fleet Services – Operational Review and Update Report, to the Council meeting of September 11, 2025, be received for information. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

THAT the report titled: 2026 Budget Schedule, to the Council meeting of September 11, 2025, be received; and THAT Council reduce the time-period as set out in subsection 7(3) of O.Reg. 530/22 to pass a resolution making an amendment to the proposed budget from 30 days to 15 days,; and THAT Council reduce the time-period as set out in subsection 7(10) of O.Reg. 530/22 to override the head of council’s veto of an amendment to the proposed budget from 15 days to 6 days, and THAT Council waive the newspaper notice requirement in the Notice Policy related to the budget process. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

THAT the report titled: Request for Proposal EDO2025-02 – Destination Waterfront Master Plan – Award of Contract, to the Council meeting of September 11, 2025, be received; THAT Council award Contract EDO2025-02 for the Destination Waterfront Master Plan to Urban Strategies Inc. for the price stipulated in their submission bid; and THAT the CAO be delegated authority to execute an agreement with Urban Strategies Inc. in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

THAT the report titled: Town of Wasaga Beach Recreation and Facilities Banner Policy to the Council meeting of September 11th, 2025 be received; and T HAT the Town of Wasaga Beach Recreation and Facilities Banner Policy attached as Appendix A be approved. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

THAT the Council of the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the Township of Clearview's resolution urging the Federal Government to revise the ZEV Mandate to include Non-Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles as eligible zero-emissions vehicles; and THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), all municipalities in Simcoe County, and MP Terry Dowdall, Simcoe-Grey, for their awareness and support. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

THAT the Council of the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the Municipality of Tweed’s correspondence titled “Collaborative Action on Sustainable Waste Management in Ontario” ; and THAT this Council urges the Government of Ontario to: Establish a provincial working group consisting of representatives from municipalities, the Provincial and Federal governments, and manufacturing/industry partners; Commit to exploring and implementing clean incineration technologies, enhancing recycling programs, and adopting other innovative waste management strategies; Take immediate steps to reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal across Ontario in a manner that is equitable, efficient, and future-focused; and 3. THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to: Premier Doug Ford; The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; Leaders of the opposition parties; Local MPP(s); The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); The Municipality of Tweed; and The County of Simcoe Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

THAT a staff report regarding a comprehensive review and impacts of commercial operation of watercrafts on the Nottawasaga River and Georgian Bay be brought forward to Council for consideration; and THAT the review include detailed hours and money spent by the municipality in managing business owners, operators and public complaints; and THAT recommendations for Council consideration should form the staff report and be brought back well in advance of the 2026 boating season.

THAT pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the next portion of the September 11, 2025, Council Meeting, will move into Closed Session to consider the following matters:

THAT the following By-laws be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and finally passed:

1. THAT the report and presentation titled: Municipal Accommodation Tax, to the Council meeting of September 11th, 2024, be received; and 2. THAT staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) in accordance with the following: o Implementation on January 1, 2026; o Apply Option 1 as outlined in this report, a MAT rate of 4%, effective January 1, 2026; o Apply the MAT to all eligible providers, including short-term accommodations, hotels, motels, campgrounds and bed & breakfasts; o Approve the use of the Granicus MAT module for quarterly collection and reporting; and 3. THAT the Deputy CAO be authorized to execute an Agreement with Granicus for the collection and reporting of MAT, at an estimated annual cost of $10,000; 4. THAT Council direct staff to bring a MAT Reserve Fund Policy to a future meeting for consideration; and 5. THAT Council direct staff to bring a Revenue Sharing Agreement with Tourism Simcoe County to a future meeting for consideration.

1. THAT the Council of the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the Municipality of Tweed’s correspondence titled “Collaborative Action on Sustainable Waste Management in Ontario”; and 2. THAT this Council urges the Government of Ontario to: a. Establish a provincial working group consisting of representatives from municipalities, the Provincial and Federal governments, and manufacturing/industry partners; b. Commit to exploring and implementing clean incineration technologies, enhancing recycling programs, and adopting other innovative waste management strategies; c. Take immediate steps to reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal across Ontario in a manner that is equitable, efficient, and future-focused; and 3. THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to:  Premier Doug Ford;  The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks;  Leaders of the opposition parties;  Local MPP(s);  The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO);  The Municipality of Tweed; and  The County of Simcoe Yea (7): B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White