Council

THAT the contents of the agenda for February 29, 2024, be approved as circulated.

THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on February 15, 2024 and Regular Council Meeting held on February 15, 2024, are hereby adopted as circulated.

THAT the delegation from Mark Palmer, Attimo Homes and Greenland Engineering pertaining to creating attainable, affordable and workforce housing for Wasaga Beach be received for information.

THAT the delegation from Rashell and Dr. Michael Feldman, The Southern Georgian Bay Jewish Community pertaining to Defining Antisemitism be received; and THAT Council adopt the definition of Antisemitism as presented by Rashell, Dr. Feldman and The Southern Georgian Bay Jewish Community as follows: “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.”

THAT the report titled: Fire Department Report – January 2024 to the Council meeting of February 29, 2024, be received for information.

THAT Section 6.08 of the Procedural By-law be waived to permit Mary Ann Stumpf, from the Wasaga Beach Horticultural Society to address Council on Item 5.2.

THAT the presentation by the CAO pertaining to “Town Beautification Strategy - Beautiful Wasaga” be received; and THAT staff review property related By-laws and bring forward any recommended changes in April; and THAT staff prepare detailed plans and costing for the activation of the Town owned property at Main and Beck and report back to Council for consideration; and THAT staff prepare detailed plans and costing for streetscape improvements, including street furniture purchases for Main Street and report back to Council for consideration; and THAT staff prepare a detailed landscape plan and costing for the new Gateway feature and report back to Council for consideration; and THAT staff proceed to implement a community wide boulevard sponsorship program and report back with program details for information.

THAT staff reach out to Main Street landowners to gauge interest in participating in Main Street beautification incentives and report back to Council prior to offering any incentives.

THAT staff proceed to implement a community wide garden competition for 2024 and report back with program details for information.

THAT the presentation by the Deputy CAO pertaining to "Breaking the Ice Festival Summary Report be received; and THAT staff prepare a business case for regular concerts/special events at the new Arena and at the Beachfront throughout the year, with a focus on attracting top quality entertainment that is revenue positive for the Corporation; and THAT staff prepare recommendations for creating a Wasaga Sports and Entertainment business unit within the corporation to oversee and attract top quality entertainment to the Town, with a goal of being a self-sustaining business unit that will generate positive financial returns and not rely on tax dollars for funding; and THAT staff report back to Council with recommendations for consideration.

THAT the following Consent List items under Staff Reports and all the recommendations contained therein be adopted, excluding Agenda Items pull from the motion and moved to Matters for Consideration to be voted on separately.

THAT the report titled: Application for Exemption to Part-Lot Control (77 - 85 River Road East), to the Council meeting of February 29, 2024, be received; and THAT Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law only upon the concurrent Minor Variance application being in full force.

THAT the report titled: “Applications for Official Plan Amendment (OP02/22) & Zoning By-law Amendment (Z02/22)” dated February 29, 2024, be received; and, THAT Council adopt an Official Plan Amendment (OP02/22), as recommended by Planning staff in this report; and THAT Council enact a Zoning By-law Amendment (Z02/22), as recommended by Planning staff in this report.

THAT the report titled: Official Marks-Wasaga Beach to the Council meeting of February 29, 2024, be received; and THAT Council approve the Brand Guidelines attached as Appendix “A” to this report; and THAT the Director of Strategic Communications and Intergovernmental Affairs be directed to proceed with filing the recommended Official Mark Applications; and THAT Council adopt the following Official Marks for the Town of Wasaga Beach: THE LONGEST FRESHWATER BEACH IN THE WORLD JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE BEACH THE BEACH IS JUST THE BEGINNING WORLD’S LONGEST FRESHWATER BEACH MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME WASAGA Design (Wayfinding 2023 with Tourism 10 Colour Palette) WASAGA Design (Tourism Identity – Tourism Legend Logo, 10 Colour, page 09 of the Brand Identity & Usage Guidelines ( August 2023) - Appendix “A” WASAGA Design (Corporate Identity – Town Crest – in Black and White, page 04 of the Brand Identity & Usage Guidelines ( August 2023) - Appendix “A” WASAGA Design (Corporate Identity – W Icon in Black and White, page 05 of the Brand Identity & Usage Guidelines ( August 2023) - Appendix “A” WASAGA Design (Corporate Identity – Primary Logos, Horizontal in Black and White, page 05 of the Brand Identity & Usage Guidelines ( August 2023) - Appendix “A” WASAGA Design (Corporate Identity – Primary Logos Stacked in Black and White, page 05 of the Brand Identity & Usage Guidelines ( August 2023) - Appendix “A”

THAT the Consent List items under Correspondence be received for information, except for correspondence 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, except for minutes moved to Matters for Consideration, to be voted on separately.

THAT the report titled: Water Pollution Control Plant – Sludge Thickening Upgrades (OCWA Contract No. WASBEY5004-2063) to the Council meeting of February 29, 2024, be received; and THAT Contract No. WASBEY5004-2063 be awarded to Sona Construction Ltd. in the amount of $4,272,347.00, excluding HST; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documents.

THAT the report titled: Georgian Triangle Humane Society – Funding Request, to the Council meeting of February 29, 2024, be received; and THAT Council approve the multi-year funding reserve presented as Option 1 in this report.

THAT the report titled: Board Appointments to Wasaga Distribution Inc. and Wasaga Resource Services Inc., to the Council meeting of February 29, 2024, be received; and THAT the Resolutions of the Shareholder of Geosands Inc., attached as Appendix A be adopted; and THAT the Clerk be directed to provide notice of the Board Appointments to Geosands, in accordance with Shareholder Direction By-law.

THAT a letter of support be sent for the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (the "Hospital") & Poplar Regional Health and Wellness Village (the "Project") in Collingwood to the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Clearview Township, Town of Collingwood, Town of Blue Mountains and Municipality of Grey Highlands.

WHEREAS the Procedural By-law requires a Councillor to request a recorded vote; and BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Procedural By-law be amended to require that all motions under Matters for Consideration be taken as recorded votes.

THAT pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the next portion of the February 29, 2024, Council Meeting, will move into Closed Session to consider the following matter: 14.1 Lease Agreement - 1888 Klondike Park Road In accordance with Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

THAT the Clerk be authorized to negotiate and execute a new Lease Agreement with Bayshore Broadcasting subject to technical review and approval by the General Manager of Community Services, financial review and approval by the Chief Financial Officer and legal review by the Town’s solicitor; THAT the Clerk be authorized to consent to a Bayshore Broadcasting sublease to Bell Canada for a communication tower required for emergency communications; and THAT the Clerk be authorized to negotiate and execute an amended lease agreement with Par Fore Driving Range.

THAT the following By-laws be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time, passed and numbered as follows: - 2024-14 A By-law to assume certain Streets and the Associated Services in the Town of Wasaga Beach for Baycliffe Villas of Upper Wasaga Subdivision (Phase 3) Middleton Drive only Registered Plan 51M-1028 - 2024-15 A By-law to amend By-law 2023-111 being a By-law to establish fees and charges to be collected by the Corporation of the Town of Wasaga Beach - 2024-16 A By-law to Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Sona Construction Ltd. to complete upgrades to the Wasaga Beach Water Pollution Control Plant located at 30 Woodland Drive - 2024-17 A By-law to adopt Amendment No. 61 to the Official Plan for the Town of Wasaga Beach. - 2024-18 A By-law to amend Town of Wasaga Beach Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2003-60, as amended - 2024-19 A By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Wasaga Beach at its Special Council Meeting and Regular Council Meeting held February 29, 2024