Council

THAT the contents of the agenda for July 16, 2026, be approved as circulated.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held June 25, 2026, be adopted as circulated.

THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting - Geosands Inc. AGM held June 25, 2026, be adopted as circulated

THAT the presentation pertaining to Wasaga Beach Target Sector Profiles, to the Council meeting of July 16, 2026 be received.

WHEREAS intimate partner violence continues to have a significant impact on individuals, families, and communities across Ontario, including the Town of Wasaga Beach; AND WHEREAS local service providers, community organizations, and law enforcement agencies have reported increasing rates of intimate partner violence and growing demand for victim support services; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Wasaga Beach hereby declares intimate partner violence to be an epidemic within the Town of Wasaga Beach; AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Wasaga Beach encourages other municipalities that have not already done so to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic within their communities; AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Wasaga Beach calls upon the Province of Ontario to pass Bill 55 and formally recognize and declare intimate partner violence as an epidemic across Ontario; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to all 444 municipalities, all Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, the Minister of the Solicitor General, and the Premier of Ontario for consideration and support.

THAT Council receive the delegation from Mr. Brent Martin; AND THAT staff be directed to return to council with a staff report and recommendations regarding vendors and business kiosks along the beachfront.

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: Ontario Water and Wastewater Public Service Corporation Framework to the Council meeting of July 16, 2026, be received; THAT Council authorize staff to submit a voluntary Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Province of Ontario regarding the Water and Wastewater Public Service Corporation (WWPSC) framework for the purpose of obtaining additional information and participating in future provincial engagement opportunities; THAT submission of the Expression of Interest be recognized as an information-gathering initiative only and not as a commitment by the Town of Wasaga Beach to participate in a Water and Wastewater Public Service Corporation; THAT staff continue to monitor provincial legislative developments, implementation of the Peel Region pilot initiative, and emerging regional discussions respecting water and wastewater governance; THAT staff report back to Council should future provincial developments identify material implications, opportunities, risks, or decision points requiring Council consideration.

THAT the report titled: Capital Works Project Status Summary Quarterly Report - 2026 Q2 to the Council meeting of July 16, 2026, be received for information.

THAT the report titled: Beach Area One Reconstruction – 2 nd Street Boat Launch to the Council meeting of July 16, 2026, be received; THAT Council approve the elimination of the boat launch improvements currently scheduled for construction during the Fall 2026 phase of the Beachfront Reconstruction Contract; THAT the resulting capital savings, estimated at approximately $400,000, remain within the project budget; THAT staff report back to Council with options and cost estimates for alternative boat launch improvements at other suitable locations within the Town, including upgrades to the existing boat launch located at the end of the Jenetta Street parking lot.

THAT the report titled: Naming Rights – Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach, to the Council meeting of July 16, 2026, be received; and THAT Council approve the transfer of naming rights for the Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach from the existing Rotary Room at the Wasaga Stars Arena and Library to the Oakview Room at the RecPlex; THAT from this point forward the Oakview Room at the RecPlex will be

That the Wasaga Beach Annual Report for the operating period of February 10, 2025 to February 9, 2026 Report from the Integrity Commissioner, be received for information.

THAT the report titled: Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Use Policy, to the Council meeting of July 16 th , 2024, be received; and THAT Council approve the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Use Policy attached as Appendix A.

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 report titled: Financial Investments in Community, to the Council meeting of July 16, 2026, be received. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

WHEREAS speeding continues to pose a significant public safety concern in communities across Ontario; and WHEREAS municipalities require effective traffic calming measures and sustainable funding to improve road safety and protect all road users, including children and seniors; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the resolution of the North Grenville–Merrickville-Wolford OPP Detachment Board requesting that the Province of Ontario expand funding for traffic calming and speeding mitigation initiatives to all municipalities, rather than limiting support to municipalities utilizing automated speed enforcement. AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of Finance, the local MPP, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), the Ontario Provincial Police, all Ontario Police Service Boards, and all Ontario municipalities for their information and consideration. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

WHEREAS Ontario hospitals continue to experience emergency room overcrowding, staffing shortages, and prolonged wait times that impact timely access to emergency care and place additional strain on patients, healthcare providers, and municipal paramedic services; and WHEREAS the tragic death of sixteen-year-old Finlay van der Werken, who died in February 2024 after waiting in the emergency department at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, has highlighted the need for stronger provincial standards to improve pediatric emergency care across Ontario; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the resolutions of the Township of Ramara, Municipality of Wawa and the Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus calling on the Province of Ontario to reduce emergency room wait times through increased hospital capacity, enhanced triage protocols, additional healthcare staffing, and improved emergency care resources. AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the introduction of Finlay's Law to strengthen pediatric emergency care through provincial standards for timely access to care, safe staffing levels, independent oversight, and enhanced funding for pediatric emergency services. AND FURTHER THAT the Council supports requests for the Government of Canada to work with the Province of Ontario to strengthen accountability under the Canada Health Act and support the implementation of consistent national emergency care standards. AND FURTHER THAT this reso

WHEREAS invasive plant species pose environmental, infrastructure, and financial challenges for municipalities and property owners; and WHEREAS preventing the spread of invasive species is more effective and cost-efficient than managing them after they become established; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the Township of Ramara and Town of Halton Hills' resolution requesting that the Province of Ontario modernize Ontario's invasive plant regulatory framework, strengthen measures to limit the sale and distribution of invasive plant species, promote native and non-invasive alternatives, and provide municipalities with the tools and resources needed to support prevention. AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the appropriate provincial ministries, the local MPP and MP, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), the Ontario Invasive Plant Council, and all Ontario municipalities. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

WHEREAS adults with developmental disabilities often experience reduced supports and programming after reaching adulthood, creating challenges for individuals, families, and caregivers; and WHEREAS there is a growing need for innovative, inclusive, and sustainable housing and support models that promote independence, dignity, community participation, and quality of life; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the Township of Ramara and City of Richmond Hill's resolution encouraging the Province of Ontario and municipalities to explore innovative integrated housing and support models for adults with developmental disabilities, including partnerships that enhance access to housing, community services, and meaningful daily participation. AND FURTHER THAT the Province be encouraged to engage municipalities, developmental service agencies, families, caregivers, and advocacy organizations in evaluating and implementing these models. AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, the Minister of Long-Term Care, the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, the local MPP, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and all Ontario municipalities for their information and consideration. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White

THAT staff bring back a staff report pertaining to the ability to offer complimentary Wi-Fi in the Town Parking Lots and Beachfront.

THAT pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the next portion of the July 16, 2026, 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 titled: Naming Rights – Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach, to the Council meeting of July 16, 2026, be received; and 2. THAT Council approve the transfer of naming rights for the Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach from the existing Rotary Room at the Wasaga Stars Arena and Library to the Oakview Room at the RecPlex; 3. THAT from this point forward the Oakview Room at the RecPlex will be referred to as the Rotary Room; and 4. THAT Staff be provided direction to advertise the opportunity for naming rights sponsorship of the former Rotary Room at the Arena/Library.