Council

THAT the contents of the agenda for November 27, be approved as circulated.

THAT pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the next portion of the November 27, 2025, Council Meeting, will move into Closed Session to consider the following matters:

THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting Fees and Water and Wastewater Fees held November 13, 2025 be adopted as circulated.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held November 13, 2025, be adopted as circulated.

THAT Council approve the staff recommended amendment to the 2026 Mayor's Proposed budget by adding $17,221 to wages and benefits to be funded from the tax rate stabilization reserve.

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: Fire Department Report – October 2025, to the Council meeting of November 27, 2025, be received for information.

THAT the report titled: Wasaga Beach WPCP Performance Report January 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025 to the Council meeting of November 27, 2025, be received for information.

THAT the report titled: Wasaga Beach DWS Performance Report January 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025 to the Council meeting of November 27, 2025, be received for information.

THAT the report titled: West End Flood Channel / PW Depot Tree Clearing Tender Award, to the Council meeting of November 27, 2025, be received; and THAT Council award the West End Flood Channel & Public Works Depot Tree Clearing, Contract No. PW2025-25, to K.J Excavating Inc. in the amount of $262,377.98, which includes contingencies and the non-refundable HST of $4,537.98 (1.76%); and THAT the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement with K.J. Excavating Inc., associated documents and any administrative amendments.

THAT the report titled: Applications for Official Plan Amendment (OP00324), Zoning By-law Amendment (Z00524) and Draft Plan of Subdivision (PS00224) – 8859 Beachwood Road & 65 Robert Street South, to the Council meeting of November 27, 2025, be received; THAT Council adopt Official Plan Amendment (OP00324) No. 65, for 8859 Beachwood Road as recommended by Planning staff in this report; THAT Council enact a Zoning By-law Amendment (Z00524) for 8859 Beachwood Road as recommended by Planning staff in this report ; and THAT Council approve the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval for a period of three (3) years as recommended in this report.

THAT the report titled: Draft Plan of Subdivision (PS0123), Official Plan Amendment (OP0123) and Zoning By-law Amendment (Z0123)” to the Council meeting of November 27 , 2025, be received; THAT Council approve application PS0123 for a period of three (3) years, being the Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Pascuzzo Planning Inc. (the ‘Agent’) on behalf of Farsight Developments Wasaga Inc. (the ‘Owner’), along with the associated Draft Plan Conditions; THAT Council adopt an Official Plan Amendment (OP0123), as recommended by Planning staff in this report; and, THAT Council enact a Zoning By-law Amendment (Z0123), as recommended by Planning staff in this report.

THAT the report titled: Adoption of New Official Plan including West Wasaga Secondary Plan Policies, to the Council meeting of November 27, 2025, be received ; THAT Council enact a By-law to adopt the new Official Plan, attached as Appendix 1; and THAT Council authorize Staff to make application to the County of Simcoe for review and final approval of the Town of Wasaga Beach Official Plan.

THAT the report titled: 2026 Promissory Note – Wasaga Distribution Inc., to the Council meeting of November 27, 2025, be received; and THAT Council direct staff to prepare a letter to Wasaga Distribution Inc. indicating that the Town will not call the Note Receivable in the 2026 fiscal year.

THAT the report titled: 2024 Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds, to the Council meeting of November 27, 2025, be received for information.

THAT the report titled: 2024 Annual Investment Report, to the Council meeting of November 27, 2025, be received for information.

THAT the following Consent List items under Correspondence be received for information, excluding items pulled and moved to Matters for Consideration to be voted on separately:

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

THAT the report titled: 2026 Fees and Charges and Water Wastewater Rates, to the Council meeting of November 27, 2026 be received; THAT Council approve the Fees and Charges changes outlined in this Staff Report for Schedule B – Treasury and Schedule G – Special Events; THAT Council approve a 10% Water and 12% Wastewater increase for 2026 rates as described in Scenario 2 – Moderate Adjustment of this report; and THAT Staff be directed to bring the appropriate By-law to implement the fe e increase to the next regular Council meeting. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White Nay (1) S. Dileo

THAT the report titled: Application for an Extension to the Approval of the Golfview Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision (PS00625) to the Council meeting of November 27, 2025, be received; and THAT Council approve a three-year extension of Draft Approval for the Golfview Estates Subdivision, including minor amendments to the associated conditions of draft plan approval, with a lapsing date of December 15, 2028. Yea (6) B. Smith, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White Conflict (1) T. Snell

THAT the report titled: Municipal Accommodation Tax Bylaw, to the Council meeting of November 27, 2025, be received; and THAT Council enact By-law 2025-63, A By-law to Implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax , as attached to this report, to take effect on April 1, 2026; THAT Council authorize the Treasurer and Clerk to execute an agreement with Tourism Simcoe County designating them as the Eligible Tourism Entity to receive the required 50% revenue share. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White Nay (1) S. Dileo

WHEREAS the Town of Wasaga Beach is proud to be part of Canada and values the traditions, identity and unity symbolized by our national anthem; AND WHEREAS many municipalities in Ontario and across Canada have taken steps to incorporate the playing of O Canada at the beginning of their Council proceedings in order to foster a sense of community, patriotism and respect; AND WHEREAS the addition of a short anthem opening will have minimal impact on meeting duration while offering a meaningful reaffirmation of our collective Canadian identity; AND WHEREAS the Town of Wasaga Beach’s current Procedural By-law does not explicitly provide for the national anthem to be included as part of the meeting agenda; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Procedural By-law for the Town of Wasaga Beach be amended to provide that at the beginning of each regular meeting of Council, immediately after the Land Acknowledgement statement and before the approval of the agenda, the national anthem “O Canada” shall be played. Staff be directed to arrange for a suitable recording of “O Canada” and to ensure that appropriate audio/visual equipment is in working order at the commencement of each meeting. The inclusion of the anthem shall become effective at the first regular meeting of Council on January 15, 2026, and shall thereafter remain a standing feature of the meeting agenda until further amendment or revocation by Council. The Clerk be authorized and instructed to update the official meeting agen

THAT the By-laws 2025-58, 2025-59, 2025-60, 2025-61, 2025-62, 2025-64 be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and finally passed:

THAT By-law 2025-63 be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second, and third time and finally passed as amended.