Council

THAT the contents of the agenda for January 30, 2025, be approved as amended.

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 16, 2025, are hereby adopted as circulated.

THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held January 16, 2025, are hereby adopted as circulated.

THAT the presentation by Ryan Durrell, Axxima to Council pertaining to Simcoe Municipalities Insurance Pool be received.

THAT the report titled: 2024 Municipal Insurance Pool, to the Council meeting of January 30, 2025, be received; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Form of Subscription in the Municipalities in the County of Simcoe Subscribers Agreement; and THAT the Chief Financial Officer, or appropriate designate assigned by the Chief Financial Officer, be authorized to represent the Town of Wasaga Beach on the Municipal Insurance Pool Advisory Board.

THAT the presentation by Trustee Mike Foley and Superintendent of Business and Facility Services Corry Van Nispen, Simcoe County District School Board pertaining to Wasaga Beach High School Update be received for information.

THAT the presentation titled: Term of Council Priorities – 2024 Update Presentation, to the Council meeting of January 30, 2025 be received for information.

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-December 2024, to the Council meeting of January 30, 2025, be received for information.

THAT the report titled: Sanitary Sewer Trenchless Repairs – RFQ# PW2024-12 Award Recommendation, to the Council meeting of January 30, 2025, be received; THAT the Sanitary Sewer Trenchless Repairs, in accordance with RFQ No. PW2024-12, be awarded to Aqua Tech Solutions Inc., in the amount of $263,532.66, excluding H.S.T.; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement.

THAT the report titled: Small Business Support to the Council meeting of January 30 th , 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: 2024 Casino Funding Report, to the Council meeting of January 30, 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: Grants to Organizations Policy Update, to the Council meeting of January 30, 2025, be received; and THAT Council approve the amendments to the Grants and Sponsorships to Organizations Policy, attached as Appendix A. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

THAT the report titled: Recreation and Facilities Department - 2024 Year in Review to the Council meeting of January 30, 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: Surety Bonds – New Legislation, to the Council meeting of January 30, 2025, be received; and THAT Council approve the recommendations outlined in this staff report for the development of a financial policy regarding securities associated with the Planning Act. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

THAT the report titled: 2025 Additional Budget Request - Climate Action Advisory Committee, to the Council meeting of January 30, 2025 be received; and THAT Council direct Staff to use the 2024 Climate Action Advisory Committee $3000 surplus to fund the South Georgian Green Economy Hub Pilot. THAT Council approve a $3000 expenditure from the Climate Action Advisory Committee approved 2025 budget to fund the South Georgian Green Economy Hub Pilot. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, and E. Timms Nay (1) R. White

THAT the report titled: Civic Awards Program Policy to the Council meeting of January 30, 2025, be received; and THAT Council approve the Civic Awards Program Policy attached as Appendix A to this report as amended. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

THAT the main motion be amended to include the following: THAT Council recommend that the Ontario Integrity Commissioner be responsible to appoint the Municipal Integrity Commissioner for each municipality. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

THAT the report titled: Municipal Accountability Act, 2024 – Policy Update to the Municipal Code of Conduct to the Council meeting of January 30, 2025 be received; THAT Council recommends that the Ontario Integrity Commission be responsible to appoint the Municipal Integrity Commissioner for each municipality; and THAT the Clerk be directed to provide written comments on the proposed legislation to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) as outlined in this report as amended. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

THAT the report titled: Business Case – “Build Wasaga” Municipal Services Corporation, to the Council meeting of January 30, 2025, be received; and THAT Staff be directed to work with legal counsel to begin preparations to incorporate the “Build Wasaga” Municipal Services Corporation. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

WHEREAS Council received correspondence from the City of Woodstock dated January 8, 2024 expressing concerns to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services pertaining to the urgent need for adequate and sustainable funding for the Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County and other child welfare agencies throughout Ontario; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOVLED THAT the Council for the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the City of Woodstock in their request to the Province to prioritize and support the financial needs of these vital agencies. All levels of government must work together to improve upstream intervention and support to prevent the tragic outcomes we are seeing as a result of inadequate funding; and FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution and the City of Woodstock's correspondence be forwarded to Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Honourable Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, City of Woodstock and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

THAT the Council for the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the resolution from the Township of Woolwich and other supporting municipalities in Ontario calling on the Province of Ontario to update the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 with priority amendments as outlined by Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario before the summer of 2025 and commence work to review and re-write the Municipal Elections Act with longer-term recommendations ahead of the 2030 elections; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Brian Saunderson, MPP Simcoe-Grey and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

THAT the report titled: Accessible Parking Fee Exemption for Non-Residents with Permits, to the Council meeting of January 30, 2025, be received; and THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that Council pass a By-law that would allow free parking for non-residents that display an Accessible Parking Permit in municipal parking lots.

THAT the report titled: Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee (EDTAC) Tourism Website Feedback, to the Council meeting of January 30th, 2024, be received; THAT Council approve the recommendations provided by EDTAC outlined in this report; and, THAT the recommendations be

THAT the report titled: Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee (EDTAC) Festivals and Events Strategy Recommendations, to the Council meeting of January 30th, 2024, be received; and THAT Council approve the recommendations provided by EDTAC; THAT the Committee recommendations be

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 titled: Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee (EDTAC) Tourism Website Feedback, to the Council meeting of January 30th, 2024, be received; 2. THAT Council approve the recommendations provided by EDTAC outlined in this report; and, 3. THAT the recommendations be referred back to Economic Development staff for consideration.

1. THAT the report titled: Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee (EDTAC) Festivals and Events Strategy Recommendations, to the Council meeting of January 30th, 2024, be received; and 2. THAT Council approve the recommendations provided by EDTAC; 3. THAT the Committee recommendations be referred back to Staff for consideration in the Festival & Events Strategy.