Committee of the Whole

Whereas the Committee of the Whole of Council received a presentation from the South Georgian Bay Regional Housing Task Force on June 16, 2022 on its report dealing with affordable housing; And Whereas Committee recognizes that access to affordable housing, including attainable workforce housing, is an issue in Wasaga Beach and across the Province of Ontario; And Whereas Committee recognizes that even though the provision of affordable/attainable housing is a senior level of government responsibility, the Town can assist in tangible ways with the creation of housing for those that work in the community; And Whereas the update to the Town’s Official Plan is nearing completion and will contain policies to facilitate the development of affordable/attainable housing; And Whereas an update to the Town’s 2012 Housing Strategy is proposed to be undertaken this year, which will look at issues pertaining to the provision of housing; And Whereas the town will commence the process to create a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law this year, which will update zoning provisions in keeping with provincial direction allowing for the creation of more affordable/attainable housing; And Whereas the report from the South Georgian Bay Regional Housing Task Force contains a number of recommendations; And Whereas during the recent provincial election it was recognized that the province needs to do more to facilitate the creation of more affordable/attainable housing; Be it Resolved that Committee of the

That Committee of the Whole receive the presentation from Marg Scheben-Edey, pertaining to the Regional look at Affordable Housing Report, for information. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

That Committee of the Whole receive the presentation from Scott Thornley + Company Inc, pertaining to the Town of Wasaga Beach Comprehensive Branding Strategy for information; And further that the proposed platform be

THAT the Committee of the Whole receive the Comprehensive Branding Strategy Next Steps Report dated June 16, 2022 for information. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council that it receive the January-April 2022 Financial Report for information. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that it receive the Municipal Law Enforcement Department’s monthly activity report for the month of May, 2022 for information. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

THAT Committee recommend to Council that it approve an un-budgeted expenditure of approximately $22,000.00 plus benefits (approximately 15%) from the Building General Reserve for two building intern positions for the September to December, 2022 Co-Op term per details outlined in this staff report; and FURTHER THAT Committee recommend to Council that it approve an unbudgeted expenditure of approximately $24,000.00 from in-year surplus if available, or the Building and Recreation General Reserves if required, for renovations within the Building Department to accommodate the Events staff moving into the facility ; and FURTHER THAT Committee recommend to Council that it approve an unbudgeted expenditure of approximately $45,000.00 for the hiring of a firm to complete digitalization of records, repurposing the contract wages budget line-item to fund this initiative. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

Resolved that the Community Services Section departmental accounts for the months of April 1-30, 2022 and May 1-31, 2022 as reviewed by the Committee of the Whole, are hereby confirmed. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, and Stan Wells COI: Sylvia Bray

Resolved that the Public Works Section departmental accounts for the months of April 1-30, 2022 and May 1-31, 2022 as reviewed by the Committee of the Whole, are hereby confirmed. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

Resolved that the Development Services Section departmental accounts for the months of April 1-30, 2022 and May 1-31, 2022 as reviewed by the Committee of the Whole, are hereby confirmed. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

Resolved that the General Government Services Section departmental accounts for the months of April 1-30, 2022 and May 1-31, 2022, as reviewed by the Committee of the Whole, are hereby confirmed. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

That Committee of the Whole receive the correspondence dated June 3, 2022 from the County of Simcoe pertaining to Simcoe MCR Update, for information: And further that this correspondence be

That Committee of the Whole receive the letter dated June 7, 2022 from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit pertaining to Residential Pool Rentals, for information: And further that this correspondence be

Resolved that pursuant to Section 239 (2) (a) (b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the next portion of the April 28, 2022 Regular Council Meeting will move into Closed Session to discuss the security of the property of the municipality or local board, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

That Committee of the Whole confirm the direction provided in Closed Session to the Manager, Human Resources, pertaining to Labour Relations. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

That Council confirm the direction provided to the Planner in Closed Session pertaining to a Personnel Matter. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

That Committee of the Whole receive the verbal update report from the CAO provided in Closed Session pertaining to beachfront negotiations, for information; And further that Committee of the Whole confirm the direction provided to the CAO in Closed Session pertaining to beachfront negotiations. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray